Author Archive: Ed Nadolski

Tree branch kills worker at golf course

An 83-year-old man was killed Thursday morning when the lawn mower he was operating struck a tree limb, which subsequently fell and stuck him while he worked at Ives Grove Golf Course in the Town of Yorkville. According to the Racine County...

 

School budget passes despite objections

Ketterhagen says tax hike goes against district profile By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District approved its preliminary budget Monday night at its monthly meeting, but not without a few words of dissent from one...

 

That’s it – we are outta here!

That’s it – we are outta here!

Graduates with the Class of 2013 at Burlington High School toss their caps in the air at the conclusion of commencement exercise at the school June 7. See the June 13 print edition of the Burlington Standard Press for more photos and a story...

 

Catching a few zzzz’s

Catching a few zzzz’s

Cameron McLean, 1, snoozes while his relatives watch the annual Eighth Grade Recognition Ceremony at Karcher Middle School June 7. For more photos from the event see the June 13 print edition of the Burlington Standard Press. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)

 

Power outage blamed on transformer failure

Parts of downtown Burlington was left in darkness Tuesday night, as an electrical transformer on Congress Street failed just before 8 p.m. Power was out briefly and then returned, but then went out a few minutes later. It was not restored until...

 

Comment touches off debate on school performance comparison

But BASD official says local variables make valid rankings difficult By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer While the Burlington Area School District curriculum committee did its review of its annual Wisconsin Knowledge Concepts Exam scores –...

 

He’s not selling snake oil

He’s not selling snake oil

Lynch automotive dealership owner David Lynch (left) and general manager Patrick Lynch (right) congratulate salesman Bob LaBadie on his 40th anniversary at the dealership. LaBadie celebrates milestone anniversary at Lynch dealership Used car...

 

Gas prices here near record highs

But analyst says relief is on the way Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.01 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This...

 

City OKs sidewalk service for alcoholic drinks

But at least one resident is concerned about impact of ordinance change By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer While the Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine may be getting mostly positive reviews, a requested change in city ordinances – and a special...

 

Committee OKs 2013-14 BASD budget

Plan features 1 percent tax increase, spending decrease By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District Finance Committee put a tentative stamp of approval on the district budget for the 2013-14 school year Monday. The...

 
 
 
 

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