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Saturday, May 17, 2025
News from the Burlington area
The list of candidates for two seats on the Burlington Area School District Board of Education grew by one this week when Laura Freeburn tossed her hat in the ring as a write-in candidate for the April 3 election. In addition to the School Board ballot you’ll see how […]
While difficult, decision best serves taxpayers, official says By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington on Wednesday eliminated an administrative position within its police department leaving a longtime civilian employee without a job. Administrative Services Supervisor Kim Hardesty, who has been with the department more than 34 […]
Education alternative has been in place for 20 years By Alex Johnson Correspondent With more than 60 students enrolled at Dyer Intermediate School and about 120 enrolled at Cooper Elementary School, the Burlington Area School District’s Montessori program offers a style of learning that is applied in businesses such as […]
Complaints would go directly to DPW, rather than police dispatchers By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A change in communication protocol related to residents who fail to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in the City of Burlington remains under consideration after a Feb. 21 Committee of the Whole meeting. The […]
Howell overcomes physical challenge to complete his 32nd Birkebeiner By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Wracked by leg cramps that unceremoniously relegated him to his worst time in 32 races, Burlington’s Don Howell had to wonder if Saturday’s American Birkebeiner cross country ski race would be his last. But by […]
Wracked by leg cramps that unceremoniously relegated him to his worst time in 32 races, Burlington’s Don Howell had to wonder if Saturday’s American Birkebeiner cross country ski race would be his last. But by Monday, the sun was shining, yoga class was invigorating and a bike ride was […]
Obstetrician Majewski, Miller family honored at annual event The 15th annual Crystal Ball brought in more than 250 people and raised $90,000 to launch a new hyperbaric medicine and wound care program at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington, according to the event’s organizers. The event was held Feb. 3 at […]
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 28 for a Burlington teenager charged with pushing her mom’s friend down the stairs. Kamri A. Koenig, 17, was charged Jan. 16 in Racine County Circuit Court with disorderly conduct and substantial battery. According to the criminal complaint, Koenig pushed her mom’s friend […]
CATHE Center stages show that revolves around spelling bee By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief What happens when six adults with strong singing voices and questionable spelling skills take on the roles of middle schoolers to perform a Tony Award-winning musical? “It’s really funny and also thought provoking,” said Jenny […]
Municipalities oppose suggestion to tap special districts for marketing By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Proposed legislation to create a regional economic development agency – which would have allocated 1 percent of all increments generated by municipalities with tax incremental financing districts in Kenosha and Racine counties – will not move […]
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