The four granite stones that comprise the new veterans memorial at Burlington’s Echo Park were installed last week. Come next spring, the stones will be etched with the names of deceased local veterans as a tribute to military service. The memorial will replace the temporary bed of crosses that is […]
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A glimpse of the future
Burlington to unveil plan for city growth By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A roadmap for the future development of Burlington will be unveiled next week, setting a course that city officials acknowledge will be heavily influenced by the arrival of Foxconn in Mount Pleasant. The city’s Plan Commission is […]
Mayor plans to seek another term
But two incumbent aldermen will not run in April By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty intends to seek another term in April, but at least two of the four incumbent aldermanic candidates will not run for re-election on April’s ballot. First District Alderman Edward Johnson and […]
Pool project is on schedule for spring opening
It’s also on budget despite unforeseen expenses, official says By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After nearly three months of demolition and construction, the new Burlington Community Aquatic Center is on track for it’s planned opening on Memorial Day weekend in May 2018, according to City Administrator Carina Walters. “Everyone […]
A community where Christmas can’t be denied
Like Whoville, Burlington celebrates the season Friday with parade, tree-lighting The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce will dive into the deep end of the Christmas season Friday as it hosts its annual Christmas parade and tree lighting. The traditional parade – with the whimsical theme, “Whoville Christmas in Burlington,” in […]
City budget includes 9 percent tax hike
Common Council will vote on budget at Tuesday’s meeting By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief City of Burlington property owners will pay more for the municipal portion of their tax bills next year under the $8.6 million budget that is headed toward approval at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. The projected […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington’s new Community Aquatic Center is on track for a Memorial Day weekend completion and your city tax bill will be higher in 2018. Those are just two of the stories you’ll find in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. Here’s a look at some of the other […]
One-to-one computer program at BASD schools deemed a success
By Alex Johnson Correspondent With a new technology lease solidified over the course of 2016, the Burlington Area School District has now supplied every student in grades two through 12 with a Chromebook computer. High school students are allowed to take their Chromebooks home for after-school work, while students in […]
Paging future doctors
Partnership with Aurora inspires BHS students to medical careers By Alex Johnson Correspondent A partnership between Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington and Burlington High School has been in place since 2001 and is paying dividends by inspiring some students to return to their hometown as freshly minted doctors. The program […]
Like winning the World Series
BHS one-act play garners bevy of state awards By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent In its final performance of the season Friday afternoon, the Burlington High School one-act play found its storybook ending – both on and off the field. Performing “The Baseball Show” and appearing at state after a one-year […]
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