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...
June 19, 2013 4:40 am / no comments
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....
June 18, 2013 4:34 am / no comments
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...
June 17, 2013 4:33 am / no comments
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...
June 15, 2013 5:13 am / no comments
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...
June 14, 2013 5:10 am / 2 comments
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...
June 13, 2013 5:08 am / 10 comments
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...
June 12, 2013 10:17 am / no comments
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 –...
June 12, 2013 4:16 am / 1 comment
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...
June 11, 2013 4:13 am / no comments
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...
June 10, 2013 4:09 am / no comments