Burlington

Virtual schools impact open enrollment tally

BASD could lose 112 students for various reasons By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District finalized its 2013-14 school year open enrollment numbers June 3, accepting all students coming in with the exception of...

 

Outstanding senior: Injury forced Reesman to re-evaluate

Outstanding senior: Injury forced Reesman to re-evaluate

Catholic Central High School’s Ashley Reesman found a renewed purpose at her school and in her community after a knee injury ended her gymnastics career. She has been named her school’s Outstanding Senior by the staff of the Standard Press....

 

Planners urge clean up of car repair site

City approves plan for new owner, but seeks improvements to site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer To Alderman and Plan Commission member Tom Vos, the property at 848 Milwaukee Avenue has never been properly maintained. So, with a new auto...

 

Winkler principal among BASD staff resignations

Winkler principal among BASD staff resignations

Superintendent says turnover is no greater than usual By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Winkler Elementary School Principal Jennifer Barnabee wants to make one thing abundantly clear. She has loved the two years she spent in Burlington as principal...

 

New fire chief is eager to lead

New fire chief is eager to lead

Perry Howard, who has gone from a volunteer to an assistant chief during a 32-year career, was chosen from a field of 40 candidates to become Burlington’s first full-time fire chief. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart) Former volunteer with 32 years...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...

 
 
 
 

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