By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Rick Tinder has been golfing since about the age of 10. Now in his 50s, Tinder couldn’t claim one of the all-time greatest feats of a golfer until last week – a hole-in-one. And Tinder did on a big stage, too, with more than a little […]
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Pizza Hut settles in at new location
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In what used to be classic greasy spoon territory Tuesday, a national pizza chain found a new home. The Burlington Pizza Hut officially moved into new digs Tuesday at 1080 Milwaukee Avenue, the site of the former George Webb and then Stormin’ Norman restaurant in Fox […]
High school hosts field dedication and open house Sunday
The public is invited to attend the field dedication for the newly named “Bronco Field” and athletic facilities at Union Grove Union High School on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and field dedication is at 1 p.m. Immediately afterward, an open house […]
City hoping for ruling to end horns sooner
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Apparently, there is nothing stronger than bureaucracy and red tape. While a ruling from the Federal Railroad Administration came down Sept. 14 that the city’s variance and application for a quiet zone from the Canadian National train horns had been excepted, the train horns are still […]
Enjoy the Sunday best
FALL FEST SUNDAY: The annual Waterford Fall Festival is Sunday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities held in Whitford and Ten Club parks. The day’s events include an arts and crafts fair, lots of kids’ activities (wristbands are $10 each; $5 for ages 2 and […]
Time for an all-you-can-eat fish boil
North Cape Lutheran Church will host its 30th annual All-You-Can-Eat Fish Boil on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This one is even better than Door County fish boils, and uses all boneless, skinless ocean cod. The fish are smothered in melted butter (or cholesterol-free […]
Former inmate’s school threats were made months ago
Man whose comments touched off firestorm now reportedly living in Lyons By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Threats made by a former Walworth County Jail inmate – who is now reportedly living in Lyons – to kill school children and himself touched off a firestorm of concern through social media late […]
Officials don’t see much impact from revaluation
Most taxpayers won’t see much change in their bills By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For too many years to count, when the City and Town of Burlington needed to do a property revaluation, it was because the assessed value of homes was on the rise. With the recent economy, this year’s […]
DNR plans to tighten firewood transport rules
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has proposed lowering the distance firewood can be transported to state parks from 25 to 10 miles in response to the growing presence of the tree-destroying emerald ash borer and other invasive pests. Currently, campers may only bring in firewood that is either certified […]
Local Sentry stores will get new name, supplier
Richter’s Marketplace will debut week of Oct. 7 By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For more than 60 years in Twin Lakes – and more than 10 in Burlington – the Richter name has been notable when it comes to grocery stores. That will not change in October – but the name […]
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