A Pell Lake man has been charged with multiple counts of two sex-related crimes for allegedly exposing himself to a pair of girls and a woman while driving around Burlington last August. Adam J. Vicory, 23, was charged Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court with two counts of exposing his […]
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Apartment plan clears another hurdle
City anticipates site plan in a month or two for new complex on Bridge Street By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the City of Burlington Common Council last week approving the rezoning of land on Bridge Street for a new apartment complex, the next step in the process got the […]
Battle lines drawn for BHS budget
Ketterhagen urges board to pledge no levy increase By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The first steps in formulating the Burlington Area School District budget were taken Monday night, with a presentation of what the district could do – and some comments regarding what it should do. With Business Manager Ruth […]
It’s showtime!
Show choir event to storm BHS stage Saturday By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For the last two years, it’s been a bit of trial and error for those running the Chocolate City Showcase – a competition of top show choirs in the state. The inaugural year, initial problems with the […]
Mayor says he’s ‘in turmoil’ over hospital issue
He has been in contact with competing health care providers By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Mayor Bob Miller admitted Tuesday that he’s lost sleep recently over Aurora Health Care’s decision to stop delivering babies at the local hospital. He worries about the future of health care in his community […]
Aurora official feels the heat over birthing center decision
Rotary Club members urge Aurora to continue providing the service in Burlington By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Vicki Lewis, president of Aurora Health Care’s hospitals in Burlington and Elkhorn, stood before members of the Burlington Rotary Club Monday and took the heat for the health care provider’s recent […]
Illegal tobacco sales exceed 2011 rate
Official says restricting access to minors is the key By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Retailers in western Racine County illegally sold tobacco products to minors at numbers greater than their counterparts on the east side of the county, according to compliance checks conducted in 2012 by WI Wins. Information […]
Trial set in case against local group home owner
She’s accused of stealing from clients The case against a Burlington group home owner accused of stealing thousands of dollars from mentally disabled clients has been scheduled for a jury trial in March. The trial of Becky Ann Borucki, 57, is set to begin March 12 in Racine County Circuit […]
Council rezones site for apartment complex
Developer plans to start project in 2013 By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council unanimously approved a number of resolutions, ordinances and motions Jan. 2 – including the re-zoning of property on Bridge Street to allow for a new apartment complex. After a brief discussion about […]
Where your local tax dollars go
Most residents are paying less this year, officials say By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there has been one constant in City of Burlington Treasurer Steve DeQuaker’s life recently, it’s that people are surprised that their tax bills are likely lower than expected. That, and everyone seems to like the […]
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