By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As new City of Burlington Administrator Carina Walters signed on the dotted line Tuesday night, there was plenty of laughter and fun from the gallery. But as Alderman Tom Vos joked, “Signing’s the easy part,” Walters replied simply, “Now the hard work begins.” Walters officially became […]
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Spring Prairie man dies in early morning crash
A 25-year-old Spring Prairie man died this morning when the truck he was driving crashed into a tree on South Road in the Town of Lyons. Earl J. Finke, the sole occupant of the 2005 Ford F250, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department. […]
City to refinance development funds
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the City of Burlington looking to save money by refinancing one of its tax incremental financing districts and also start another, the issue of borrowing money drew a fair amount of discussion at City Council meeting Tuesday night. The council unanimously approved two different general […]
Couple have plans for indoor racetrack at hobby store
City planners OK permit for remote-control racers By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A local couple’s attempt to make their hobby store a destination spot for remote-control car racers got a shot of nitro March 10 when the city’s Plan Commission approved a special permit that allows them to build […]
With a unified goal on their minds
After a difficult year, Rescue Squad and mayor put focus on future By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After a tumultuous year that saw strained relations and drawn-out contract negotiations between the City of Burlington and the all-volunteer Burlington Rescue Squad, both sides are expressing optimism the situation is on […]
‘Annie’ gets her remake
BHS puts fresh take on musical from the 1940s By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As far as the drama department at Burlington High School goes, the 2014-15 school year is one of change. “This is kind of the first of a new era of musicals at BHS,” said Troy Everson, who […]
Walters gets the call
City agrees to hire its first female administrator By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington has reached a verbal agreement to hire Lake Forest, Ill., Assistant City Manager Carina Walters to fill the city’s vacant administrator post. Walters is scheduled to be in Burlington Tuesday to sign […]
Burlington hires new building inspector
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council unanimously approved Gregory Guidry as the city’s new building inspector Tuesday night. Guidry replaces Pat Scherrer, who left in November. Mayor Bob Miller expressed excitement about the hiring Tuesday night, saying that Guidry held all residential and commercial credentials the […]
District paves way for second year of 4K
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the first year of 4-year-old kindergarten almost in the books, the Burlington Area School District looked ahead to 2015-16 Monday night. Contract changes for partner providers were announced at the BASD School Board Curriculum Committee meeting. BASD Assistant Superintendent Connie Zinnen said that as of […]
District reviews survey results
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As Louis Birchbauer of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards explained Feb. 25, ultimately, all pollsters would love to have 100 percent of the people agreeing. However, he’ll take 80 percent. Members of the Burlington Area School District Long-Ranging Planning Committee, School Board and Stakeholder Driven […]
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