Margaret “Meg” Mary O’Neill, 40, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away in a tragic accident on April 2, 2023. Meg was born on Oct. 3, 1982 and was raised in Castro Valley, California. She attended the University of California San Diego and received a bachelor’s degree in Comparative […]
Joan E. Russo, 98, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home. Joan was born in Kenosha on Dec. 17, 1924, to Joseph and Myrtle (nee Rowland) Gravell. Her early life was spent in Kenosha. She graduated from Broadview Academy in Illinois. On Aug. 19, 1943 […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing displeasure over a lack of communication over the status of the Canopy Hill development, Union Grove officials delayed action on a request to take action on an agreement. The Village Board on April 10 was slated to vote on what was described as a “partial […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village officials in Waterford and Rochester are in the process of considering the City of Burlington’s request to support revised liquor legislation in Madison to give municipalities more leeway in transferring licenses among one another. Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty recently sent a letter to all Racine […]
Vernon A. Brook, 96, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home. Vernon was born in Dover on Sept. 2, 1926, to Gerhard and Elenora (nee Ketterhagen) Brook. He resided in Rochester, where he attended and graduated from the Rochester Agricultural School. He joined the Navy […]
Kenneth J. Schneider, 79, of Burlington, passed away April 3, 2023 at Oak Park Place Senior Living in Burlington. Ken was born in Burlington on April 18, 1943, to Donald and Edith Schneider. He attended St. Mary’s Grade and High Schools (Catholic Central). He was employed by Scherrer Construction […]
Music Matters down to two board members, in need of support By Jason Arndt Editor Music Matters, Inc, a nonprofit organization, has been a part of the Burlington community for 14 years and contributed more than $100,000 to help local students excel in music. However, the nonprofit group finds itself […]
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer As a freshman, Sophia Rampulla saw some playing time for the perennial strong Union Grove girls basketball team, which wrapped another Southern Lakes Conference title. While she finished among the top three in some categories, including rebounds per game as a freshman, Rampulla admits she […]
Three students qualified for national competition By Jason Arndt Editor Growing up on Browns Lake in Burlington, a young trio has spent many hours on the area waterway, ranging from swimming to sailing and other activities. The trio – Jacob Nelson, Jax Daams, and Annie Procter – also attend Burlington […]
Bette D. Schiefer, of Burlington, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. Prayer service will begin at 11 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Home. The full obituary can be seen at www.schinderlefuneralhome.com.