Dwindling revenue streams are discussed at first of three budget presentations to School Board By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer With two new board members who ran on platforms of change to the status quo sworn in Monday night, the Burlington Area School District Board of Education launched right into […]
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Hospital’s long-term future in Burlington remains a mystery
Plans for new regional medical center remain on the shelf, administrator says By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief With news that Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington ranks among the best in the country for quality of care, many local residents might reply, “That’s nice, but how long will it be […]
Local hospital ranks among best in nation
Two separate studies give high marks to Aurora Memorial By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington is among the top performing hospitals nationwide for quality care as determined recently by two separate studies. The hospital was recognized in 2011 as a Top Performer of […]
Struggling over what to do with strays?
Lack of humane shelter puts city and town in a quandary By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller has heard the horror stories, he says, of out-of-control animal control – places where stray animals are kept for seven days with little effort to place the […]
Boyle loses votes, but still wins recount
Burlington lawyer will take seat on Circuit Court bench Aug. 1 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington attorney Tim Boyle was sustained as winner of the Branch 10 Circuit Court judge election at the conclusion of a recount Tuesday afternoon. Boyle lost several votes in the process, but […]
‘Blithe Spirit’ summoned to produce laughs
Haylofters’ latest play opens tonight Just how much havoc can the “other side” wreak? That’s the question Noel Coward proposed in his 1940s play, “Blithe Spirit.” The show takes the stage at the Malt House Theater in Burlington, produced by the Haylofters, starting today. The show will run April 26-28, […]
Choir makes some noise in California
BHS group earns ‘gold’ rating at worldwide festival By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Members of the Burlington High School A Capella Choir were busy in California over spring break, but it wasn’t your standard trip to Disneyland. The choir joined more than 2,400 students from all over the country […]
Plans advance for new downtown improvements committee
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts continue to spruce up Waterford’s downtown district in the aftermath of a Main Street Program grant awarded to the village last fall. Members of the village Plan Commission met last month with organizers of Absolutely Waterford, a non-profit group spearheading the effort to redevelop the […]
A face of hope
Judy Bratz has walked a difficult path in becoming a Hope Walk leader By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Judy Bratz’s journey with the Burlington Hope Walk began before the event was even a thought in someone’s head. It was January of 1983 when Bratz and her daughter, […]
Gas prices continue to recede
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.83 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.85, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
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