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Sunday, May 19, 2024
An investigation conducted on behalf of the Burlington Area School District concluded a high school social studies teacher did not violate board policies or any laws and the district will reinstate him to instructional duties starting in the fall. The district spent more than $100,000 investigating the complaints lodged by […]
Baseball coach earns honor his in hometown on field where he started playing By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent After more than 20 years in the dugout, Scott Staude still loves the game of baseball like when he was a child growing up in Jefferson. The left-handed batting, right-handed throwing athlete turned […]
Decision applies to district’s summer activities By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District Board of Education in a divided vote at Monday’s special meeting decided to lift its mask mandate and make the COVID-19 mitigation tool optional for students and staff members. The decision, which came on […]
Investigation finds Taff did not violate law or board policies A Burlington High School social studies teacher who was suspended in January following complaints regarding his classroom materials has been cleared to return to teaching at the school next fall. Jeff Taff has been on paid leave since January pending […]
Another sign that society is reopening as vaccination against the coronavirus rises came Monday when the board governing Burlington’s public schools decided to make masks optional for the district’s summer programs. Similar meetings have been held in communities across the state and country as groups of vocal parents urge […]
Investigation into cause, circumstance behind blaze continues SLN Staff One person is dead following a fire in a home Monday along Highway 142 in the Town of Brighton. The name of the victim was not released Tuesday pending notification of family members, according to a news release issued by […]
They say he showed ‘overwhelming strength’ during struggle A Wind Lake man who kicked two sheriff’s deputies was apparently so high on drugs that he didn’t recall the mayhem he created during a 15-hour ordeal for law enforcement. Once Donald Frasier, 25, slept off the effects of drugs, he was […]
Organizer hopeful expanded Jamboree returns in 2022 SLN STAFF While attendance at the Memorial Day weekend’s Jamboree was modest when compared to a full-blown ChocolateFest, organizers believe there is enough momentum and desire to continue the festival in the future. “In comparing the carnival numbers this year, back to 2019 […]
Saturday street event showcases businesses, has activities for all ages By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent While the COVID-19 pandemic has kept people home most of the last year. things are finally starting to turn around. Fully vaccinated people are now allowed inside buildings without a mask and mask mandates have fallen […]
State officials have approved the Burlington Area School District’s corrective plan addressing racial matters in local schools. But the acceptance comes with caveats, including an order requiring the district to invite the woman who lodged the complaint with the state to join the district’s Community Equity Team, which will be […]
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