The sprawling grounds of the St. Francis Friary in Burlington are both beautiful and heartbreaking. Decades ago when the monastery was filled with friars, the picturesque property was meticulously maintained. The peaceful grottos and shrines scattered about the grounds served as a source of inspiration for visitors as well […]

      With scenes that would have been right at home in a science fiction movie, voters on Tuesday braved the threat of coronavirus to cast ballots processed in many cases by poll workers in full protective garb – gowns, gloves, masks and face shields. It was an election unlike any […]

Residents can monitor meeting by computer or phone By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Common Council plans to take its business online to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 Wednesday and residents can check in using online platform Zoom. According to the council agenda, residents looking to attend the meeting […]

A Burlington man who threatened to “shoot up” his workplace if he caught the coronavirus has been charged with multiple felonies including making terrorist threats and possession of an improvised explosive device. Jakob J. Stolp, 37, was charged Thursday with the above offenses in addition to possession of marijuana (second […]

In an effort to improve safety for voters and poll workers in response to the coronavirus, the City of Burlington on Tuesday will offer drive-through voting at the Public Works Department on South Pine Street.       The drive-through operation will be the only option for voters from all of the […]

      We know there won’t be a ChocolateFest this year – it has been canceled by the coronavirus scourge. But what we don’t know is whether there’ll ever be another ChocolateFest at all. That’s not to say the Burlington area will be left without a marquee Memorial Day weekend festival. […]