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Local couple joins the little free library movement By Lauren Nadolski Correspondent Between 1895 and 1914, a woman named Lutie Sterns took it upon herself to promote literacy and bring the joy of reading to small towns in Wisconsin. Armed with a horse-drawn carriage and countless boxes of books, she […]
Development on Bridge Street gets boost from state grant By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Bear Development’s S.R. Mills wasn’t taking any chances at Aug. 13 City of Burlington Plan Commission meeting. With his site plan, conditional use application, planned unit development and certified survey map all up for approval, Mills […]
I ncentives will be based on jobs created by the new construction By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Echo Lake Foods has reached an agreement with local officials to rebuild much of its production facility lost in a massive January fire, according to company and Racine County officials. “Current building […]
But others say it’s better than banning all overnight parking By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the City of Burlington Common Council set to discuss options on the city’s overnight parking policies, exactly what the outcome will be remains to be seen. “I think it’s at the discussion stage of […]
It starts with education and ends with community service By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If you happen to walk into the courtyard at Burlington High School, you’ll see a new addition that might leave you with a healthy appetite. That’s because a lush garden of vegetables has replaced much of […]
Local leaders join county in opposing a regional arena tax By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing local lawmakers can agree on right now, it’s that Racine County doesn’t need another Miller Park taxing fiasco. The Racine County Board unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday evening opposing any regional […]
Lemmon has been at church for 25 years By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When the Rev. Terry Lemmon first became a pastor for the Church of the Nazarene, the average stay at any given church was about 18 months. And while that average has gotten lengthier – closer to 10 […]
Teens helped pull unresponsive woman to shore By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A Cedar Park neighborhood official is crediting several area children for their quick actions that likely saved a woman from drowning on Browns Lake July 18. “In my eyes, they saved her life,” said Michael Barczak, secretary/treasurer […]
It wants more autonomy for downtown parcel next to parking structure By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Just what is the plan for the rest of the downtown redevelopment project – and the slated retail development next to the city’s parking garage? If the group with the option to the property […]
But some members pushed for greater tax savings By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The School Board approved an amended Burlington Area School District budget for 2013-14 Aug. 5, but the support was hardly unanimous. By a 4-3 vote, the board accepted the Finance Committee’s recommendation of a .6 percent increase […]
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