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The re-making of a BLOCKBUSTER

BHS cast is custom fit for production of ‘Les Mis’ By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Burlington High School produced the musical “Les Miserables” in the spring of 2003, the show was so new – and so widely unknown to American audiences – that it took some added effort to […]

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Hospital talks at critical juncture

Aurora stands firm on O.B. closing; city must now decide whether to further pursue alternatives By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If City of Burlington leaders were holding out hope Aurora Health Care officials would change their minds about closing the obstetrics department at Memorial Hospital of Burlington, a meeting on […]

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Music event will benefit local charities

Miss ChocolateFest helps organize Sunday concert at Veteran’s Terrace By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Claire Olsen was crowned Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest last spring, she pledged her year of service would go to help homeless people in the area. Now, Olsen is part of a large effort to help […]

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Students take lead on energy conservation

Dyer expo paired students with local industry By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Dyer Intermediate School first launched Design Squad three years ago, the idea was to introduce fifth- and sixth-grade students to the fundamentals of STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Now, after three years, there are about […]

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No decision imminent for Washington Street

Closing Street near firehouse remains under consideration By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the April 3 City Council meeting postponed due to lack of a quorum and the April 16 meeting now being held to essentially take care of bills and seating the new council, questions surrounding Washington Street – […]

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The power of music

Politzer hopes his visit will inspire students By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For a musician with one of the most famous soul groups, Tower of Power, it’s hard to believe that lead tenor saxophonist Tom Politzer had to be convinced to try the instrument. Starting at the age of 10, […]

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Vos fields questions on state funding impacts

Loss of aid, unfunded mandates worry School Board members   By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer As State Rep. and Assembly Majority Leader Robin Vos walked into Monday night’s Burlington Area School District question-and-answer session, he didn’t notice the spot saved for him at the front table. But after sitting down […]