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Waterford

Waterford students got a move on

  Area children participate in International Walk to School Day International Walk to School Day was celebrated in Waterford Oct. 3, with participants from all three public elementary schools (Evergreen, Trailside, and Woodfield. The Walk to School day is an international event that helps promote a healthier lifestyle for students […]

Burlington

What conflict?

School Board refuses to consider wives, former teachers for citizen positions By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For at least one minute Monday night, the Burlington Area School District School Board operated with some measure of levity. In discussion of what to do about potential conflicts of interest in appointing citizen […]

Burlington

Construction takes a toll

Some Milwaukee Avenue businesses are struggling due to roadwork By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For almost 14 years, Bertha Benitez’s Los Compadres – a Mexican restaurant with a full bar license – has been a staple in Burlington. Benitez is now wondering how much longer that will be the case, […]

Burlington

A harvest of hope

Farmers step forward to reap corn at Weis farms   By Jennifer Eisenbart and Patricia Bogumil Staff Writers This week, area farmers planned to come together and help out with the harvest of crops from Weis Brothers farms. The Weis brothers finished harvesting their soy beans before an accident on […]

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Colorful camp

YMCA Camp MacLean was ablaze in autumn colors last week. The camp, on the shores of Rockland Lake, is operated by the YMCA of Chicago. Fall colors in the area appeared to peak late last week before wind and rain took a toll on the annual display. (Photo by Ed […]

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Grand entrance

Members of the Burlington High School cross country teams enter the school gym with homemade signs Friday at the BHS homecoming pep rally. Members of the school’s fall teams and activities were introduced prior to the crowning of homecoming King Michael Pinter and Queen Lexi Baker. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

Waterford

Village signs for police services

By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Waterford Village Board recently laid to rest the recurring question of which agency will provide local law enforcement services to the village in 2013. With Village Trustee Roy Gawlitta unsuccessfully trying to vote neither for nor against the contract, the board overwhelmingly decided Sept. 24 […]

Burlington

BASD approves changes to employee handbook

It reflects new era for school districts By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the final salaries now determined for the 2011-12 school year, Burlington Area School District officials presented a revised employee handbook at the Personnel Committee meeting Oct. 1. In the end, the committee unanimously approved the changes to […]