Race features deep divisions between candidates and their supporters By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the primary round firmly behind them and April’s general election still ahead, the first salvos in what will likely be a contentious School Board election were fired this week. Votes in last week’s primary […]
Burlington
News from the Burlington area
City is in talks to bring another hospital to Burlington
United Hospital System expressed interest in wake of Aurora’s decision to close O.B. department By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials with United Hospital System of Kenosha and the City of Burlington are in talks that could lead to the construction of a second hospital in Burlington. Mayor Bob Miller […]
Housing market had a January thaw
Number of homes sold in area was at six-year high for the month By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although January is typically one of the slowest months for home sales, last month bucked that trend and provided a bit more evidence the housing market is in good position for […]
Burlington declares snow emergency; no parking on city streets
The City of Burlington has declared a snow emergency as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. That means until further notice parking is prohibited on all city streets to accommodate snow plowing and removal efforts.
City to offer e-cycle option
Electronics can be dropped at DPW facility beginning in March By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With new laws passed in 2010 that prohibit electronic waste being dumped with the rest of the trash, finding places to get rid of items like computers and televisions has been tricky. But as of […]
Alternative learning
BHS provides several options for struggling students By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Whoever coined the phrase “high school is the best time of your life” either has a sick sense of humor – or never went to high school. For a variety of reasons, high school is never as easy […]
‘Shoe Bucks’ support Hope Walk
Kickoff meeting for May event is set for Monday By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although Burlington’s Hope Walk is still nearly three months away, local residents can support the annual fundraising event when they visit several local stores. Gooseberries Fresh Market is first among the local retailers to offer […]
State school data system decision has local fallout
Changing vendors could be costly for BASD By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After a long, drawn-out process that saw bidding restarted because of questions over fairness, the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced Feb. 1 that it had chosen Infinite Campus for the statewide school student data system. […]
Hospital plans expanded services in vacated obstetrics department
Women’s, cancer and cardiac services will be enhanced, Aurora officials say By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials with Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington announced Wednesday they will expand areas of the facility devoted to cancer, women’s health, cardiac and orthopedic care this summer. The changes come on the heels […]
Residents can get a glimpse at county transit proposals
Options in five-year plan will be on display for review, comment at local meeting on March 5 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Western Racine County residents are invited to offer their opinions on future public transportation options, including a local shared-ride taxi service and a Burlington-to-Milwaukee commuter bus. Those […]
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