Health insurance, fund balance remain hot buttons for BASD By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When the Burlington Area School District School Board votes on Monday to accept the proposed 2012-13 budget, expect some hearty disagreements on principle. That much at least was evident Monday night as the BASD finance and […]
Sports & Other News
Sectional finals set for Thursday
While area baseball teams saw their seasons end Tuesday in sectional play, two softball teams will be playing in WIAA sectional finals Thursday to decide who makes the trip to state. In Division 1, Union Grove and Westosha Central will travel to Wilmot for a 4:30 p.m. game on the […]
Sprinklerball!
Drew (left) and Reed Lang engage in a new activity in the driveway of their Burlington home Monday – Sprinklerball. The innovative game offered a chance to work up a sweat and cool down at the same time. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Pop goes the concert
Karcher Middle School seventh grader Allyson Konz sings “Jar of Hearts” by Christina Perri with backing vocals by her instructor Rod Stoughton Tuesday during the school’s annual pops concert. In additional to solo performances and small acts, the concert featured selections from the seventh and eighth grade choruses, the Dynamics […]
A key change
Pedersens make a move in BASD music department By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Burlington Area School District band teacher Ron Pedersen knows he will be fighting the clock this summer. So as soon as he returns from a brief vacation June 18, he’s planning on spending about 12 hours a […]
Recount considered by Wanggaard campaign
County race was only one to buck Walker’s Republican wave By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The balance of power in the hotly contested state Senate rests with the voters in the heart of Racine County where Democratic challenger John Lehman scored a 1 percent victory over incumbent Republican […]
River Market returns to Ten Club Park
The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce, along with sponsors Runzheimer International and Latitudes Travel, welcome the Waterford River Market back to its roots in Ten Club Park every Wednesday now through Oct. 10, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Our regular vendors requested the move back to Ten Club,” said […]
Going green on a grand scale
Local Nestle plant saves money, finds satisfaction in conservation efforts By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Nestlé’s Burlington factory is widely known for turning out all kinds of confectionary treats that come in one delicious color – chocolate brown. However, in recent years officials at the factory have been working […]
City to start over with bids for treatment plant upgrade
Problem with original procedure posed a liability By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer A joint meeting between the City of Burlington Common Council and the Board of Public Works cleared the way Wednesday night for the city to rebid its wastewater treatment plant upgrade project. Due to an error in the […]
Explosion, fire damage home in Spring Prairie
Residents and pets appeared to escape harm Area firefighters responded to a report of explosions Monday afternoon and found a home on fire on Clayton Court in the Paradise Valley neighborhood in Spring Prairie. Initial reports on scene were that members the family residing in the home and their pets […]
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