Online registration for students in the Burlington Area School District for the 2015-16 school year is now open and runs until Aug. 17. All students in kindergarten through 12th grade who have previously attended local public schools must register online. Students who are new to the district are asked to […]
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Policy change to allow use of EpiPens by school staff
Proposed policy allows emergency injectors for allergic reactions By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Local public school staff will likely have another tool to use in the event of medical emergencies this coming school year. The Burlington Area School District’s Policy Committee on Monday recommended approval of revisions to district […]
School district moves closer to facilities study
Committee tabs architectural firm to lead process By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Area School District is poised to hire an architect with a long history of work in the district to develop a plan to update schools and facilities. The district’s Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Committee on […]
A bond like no other
Officer mourns death of canine partner By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Just how close were Sgt. John Fisher and his canine partner Natz? It took Fisher more than a week to respond to telephone queries from the press seeking comment on the death of his longtime partner. Fisher said […]
Setting goals is mayor’s top priority
He says officials must determine city’s needs, then prioritize By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When asked Tuesday what’s the greatest task facing the City of Burlington in the coming year, Mayor Bob Miller didn’t hesitate. “Prioritize,” he said. In the past year and a half the city’s ability to […]
City delays squad car purchase
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the City Council battling concerns about finances in the future, it unanimously approved replacement of one but not both of the planned police vehicles this year. Two vehicles were budgeted for replacement this year, both Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles. The cost would be $27,494 […]
School nurse honored for leadership
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Rosemary Dolatowski started as a nurse in the 1970s, she worked in cardiac rehabilitation. She realized something when an unexpected job opening came about in 1986 – in the Burlington Area School District. While talking with a friend, she realized it would “be nice to […]
Burlington man charged after drunken tirade with gun
A Town of Burlington man is charged with four different misdemeanor offenses after allegedly threatening a family member with a gun July 16. Roger D. Morris, 69, is charged in Racine County Circuit Court with two counts of pointing a firearm at another person, one count of possession of a […]
District, teachers exchange contract proposals
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District and the teachers union Burlington Education Association exchanged initial proposals Monday night in contract negotiations. Both groups are seeking a 1.62 percent increase in wages, but BASD Superintendent Peter Smet said there are “some nuances being discussed.” “According to the Wisconsin […]
The Echo of the blues
Milwaukee’s Blues Disciples, including (from left) guitarist Paul Stilin, vocalist and harmonica player Jimmy Schwantz, bassists Rick Holmes and guest guitarist Billy Flynn perform Thursday at the B-Town Sounds concert series in Echo Park, Burlington. The bi-weekly free series continues Aug. 6 with a performance by country music artist Geoff […]
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