Few comments made about apartment complex proposed for site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer A public hearing to discuss a zoning change of the property at 200 Bridge Street to allow construct of apartments got very little discussion Dec. 18 at the City of Burlington Common Council meeting. The public […]
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In a class by herself
BHS’s Shebeneck named state’s top volleyball player for second straight year By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer It’s hard not to take an instant liking to Burlington High School senior Kaysie Shebeneck. A 17-year-old with an easy smile, an outgoing demeanor and genuine affection for seemingly everyone she meets, Shebeneck has […]
It’s dire straits for local cemetery
Lacking operating funds, group reaches out to city and town By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When Bev Gill talks about the future of the Burlington Cemetery, she doesn’t mince words. “We’re broke,” she said Tuesday. “Things need to be taken care of and there isn’t anything in the checkbook. […]
City declares snow emergency
The City of Burlington officially declared a snow emergency at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The declaration prohibits parking on all city streets while it remains in effect until noon Friday. Violators could have their vehicles towed — or at the very least plowed-in with mounds of snow — as public works […]
Mayor plans talks with competing health care providers
He’s seeking alternatives to Aurora in Burlington By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Bob Miller met recently with a representative of an area health care provider to discuss local opportunities in light of Aurora Health Care’s decision to stop delivering babies at Memorial Hospital of Burlington. Miller, who […]
Away in a manger
Christmas in the Barn brings the Nativity to life For the 43rd year, members of English Settlement United Methodist Church will come together to host Christmas in the Barn, a living Nativity and Christmas Eve service. The church’s live Nativity will come to life again on Monday at the John […]
Pen pals make sweet music
BHS choir members find first-grade friends at inner-city school By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Pen pals have been around for ages. Most can likely remember trading addresses and letters with grade school-aged counterparts – whether it be in neighboring school districts, neighboring states, or even different countries. But for members […]
City’s web dashboard gets positive reviews
Users get transparent view of city finances By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer City of Burlington City Administrator Kevin Lahner likes the idea of making the workings of the city as transparent as possible – especially when it comes to finances. Hence the development of what is called the city’s “performance […]
How to make a birthday golden
Sandy Thiede turns occasion into a Salvation Army fundraiser By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing Sandy Thiede has in her life, it’s enough stuff. “I don’t need any more things,” said Thiede, who celebrated her 69th birthday Wednesday on Dec. 12, 2012 – or 12-12-12. While not […]
Apartments eyed for long-vacant downtown site
Planners clear way for complex along river By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After years of holding abandoned concrete towers and then becoming barren, overgrown ground, the vacant lot once marked for a business development along the city’s Riverwalk could be active once again. The City of Burlington Plan Commission approved […]
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