By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There is little doubt in anyone’s mind that Arlene Roanhaus loved 4-H. “4-H gave her the opportunity to help kids to learn life skills,” said her oldest daughter, Darlene. “Teaching these skills and passing them on to children was her greatest reward. On Saturday, members of […]
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Board approves strategic goals
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With one change in place, strategic goals for the Burlington Area School District were approved by the School Board Monday night. The goals – broken into five sections and defined through the Stakeholder Driven Strategic Planning conducted over the last few months – were unanimously approved […]
Two charged in tool thefts from Menards
A second man has been charged in connection with retail thefts police say occurred in December at Menards in Burlington. Ben. R. Pearce, 32, of Oak Dale Court in Burlington, is charged as a party to a crime with felony retail theft and misdemeanor theft. His alleged partner in crime, […]
Van Dyke’s total? $2,000
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While it wasn’t 100 percent the perfect ending for Alex Van Dyke, he still walked last week with a hefty college scholarship. The Union Grove Union High School senior learned May 7 that he won a $2,000 scholarship at the Wisconsin Sports Awards at the Beacon […]
School’s Walk for Lydia helps family heal
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When 7-year-old Lydia Schaeffer died last spring, St. Mary School Principal Loretta Jackson knew that she had to do something for the family. After all, Jackson’s second family – that of St. Mary’s Church and school – had Lydia’s parents, Tom and Sally, as well as […]
‘Almost Maine’ explores love in the snow, cold
The Burlington High School drama department finishes its 2014-15 slate of productions with “Almost, Maine” this Friday and Saturday. Ticket cost is $5 for general admission seating, and both shows begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or through the BHS main office. Director Carrie Fidler said […]
Poppy Days set
Since 1918 the traditional Red Poppy has been a symbol of tribute and caring. It is a small thing to wear a poppy, but the act has great meaning. It is a tribute to the dead and the living who have sacrificed and risked their lives to protect our country […]
District anticipates less revenue for next budget
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Working with projected enrollment and preliminary state aid numbers, the Burlington Area School District is anticipating about $576,000 less in revenue for the 2015-16 school year. The district will take the biggest hit in the loss of pupil adjustment aid, which is cut in the state’s […]
City ends negotiations with pool consultant
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After being unable to clarify contract language, City of Burlington staff advised the City Council Tuesday night to terminate negotiations with Burbach Aquatics, Inc. for the Burlington Community Pool project. The council deliberated in closed session well into the evening on two separate issues – one […]
Library expansion enters city discussion
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the City of Burlington Common Council and staff worked late into the night Tuesday in an attempt to resolve the city pool situation, another potential project was discussed in the earlier Committee of the Whole meeting. A possible Burlington Public Library expansion and renovation was […]
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