BURLINGTON — Principal Ann Phillips survived a night sleeping under the stars on the roof of Waller Elementary School, 195 Gardner Ave., this past Friday, for good reason. Students at the school raised $8,926.45 in donations for this year’s PTO Walk-a-thon. Principal Ann Phillips of Waller Elementary in Burlington waves from atop the school on […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Mulan Creations, Loop Day, Aspiring Musicians Fund
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, June 1. This week, Racine County Eye reporter Emma Widmar discussed various community happenings around Racine County with TMJ4 anchors Shannon Sims and Susan Kim. 1. Mulan Creations Widmar and the anchors at TMJ4 started the Racine Roundup off by highlighting this […]
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Loop Day on June 3 brings Burlington community together for third year
BURLINGTON — Burlington’s quirky one-way street known as “The Loop” is the gateway to small-town charm. This weekend the third annual Loop Day welcomes the community to explore the ever-growing Historic Downtown Burlington community by attending, and participating in, the upcoming street festival. Food and drink will be available for all sorts of tastes. – […]
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Georgia Rae and The Runaway create Aspiring Musicians Fund, recipients announced June 26
BURLINGTON — Georgia Rae, a local musician, fought through financial barriers on her journey to becoming a well-known live looping fiddle player. Her hope is that the narrative changes for other aspiring musicians in Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois by providing financial assistance to those in need. With a desire to help others get to […]
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Burlington Forensic Team achieve top 5% at Wisconsin State Speech Festival
BURLINGTON — Burlington High School’s Forensic Team placed in the top 5% at the Wisconsin State Speech Festival in April 2023, hosted by Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association. Held at DeForest Area High School, the festival hosted 304 schools and 2,800 students, including those from Burlington. The festival allows students to participate both […]
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2023 Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies in Racine County
Memorial Day weekend is about more than a backyard barbecue and a long weekend off of work. The holiday, which is observed on May 29 this year, is a time to commemorate the people who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, especially those who died in the service in war or battle […]
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16-year-old Burlington student struck, killed by train on May 21
BURLINGTON — A bicyclist, identified as 16-year-old Jack Meyers, was struck and killed by a Canadian National Train at the intersection of Adams and Bridge Streets in the City of Burlington on May 21. Meyers was a Burlington resident and junior at Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway. Several 911 calls of a bicyclist colliding […]
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Gary L. Willingham, 77, will be greatly missed by many
Obituary for Gary L. Willingham December 7, 1945 – May 11, 2023 Gary L. Willingham, 77, of Burlington, Wis., passed away on May 11, 2023, at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. He will be greatly missed by many. In memory of Gary L. Willingham Gary was born on Dec. 7, 1945, in Phoenix, Ariz., […]
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Rachel Marie ‘Rach’ Richmond, 43, enjoyed cooking, baking, and hosting gatherings
Obituary for Rachel Marie ‘Rach’ Richmond March 12, 1980 – May 3, 2023 Rachel Marie “Rach” Richmond, 43, of Burlington, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after a short but fierce fight against cancer, she passed away. Rachel Marie Richmond Rachel was born on March […]
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Brian K. Zettler, 54, enjoyed fishing and growing hot peppers
Obituary for Brian K. Zettler January 12, 1969 – April 22, 2023 Brian K. Zettler passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023, at the age of 54, at Burlington Memorial Hospital. Brian K. Zettler Brian was a lifelong resident of Burlington and a graduate of Burlington High School. He had a deep love of nature […]
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Burlington man charged for break-in, theft at Wisconsin Vision faces over 22 years prison
BURLINGTON — An investigation into a break-in and theft at the Wisconsin Vision Center in Burlington last month led to six criminal charges – including two felonies – filed against a 33-year-old Burlington man. Wisconsin Vision in Burlington – Richard Schuler remains in custody in the Racine County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond. Schuler […]
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Burlington man allegedly admits to sexual assault of a child under 13
BURLINGTON — Racine County Sheriff’s deputies say a 21-year-old Burlington man denied the sexual assault of a small child before admitting he had sexual contact with the child on multiple occasions. According to a press release from Racine County Sheriff’s Office, investigators responded to reports of Seth Beining sexually assaulting a small child. A forensic […]
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Kenosha County motorcycle crash kills Illinois man on April 15
KENOSHA COUNTY — A man killed in a motorcycle accident in far northern Kenosha County on Saturday afternoon has been identified as Scott E. Wicks, 54, of Buffalo Grove, Ill. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department reported that deputies and fire/rescue personnel from the Town of Burlington and Kansasville responded to a crash involving a 2013 […]
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Business Spotlight: Infinity Coffee & Beyond
BURLINGTON — Valerie Kowalski has been the owner of Cafe B since 2021, but the journey to get to Burlington was a long time coming. Now, she’s on a mission to rebrand herself as Infinity Coffee & Beyond. Valerie Kowalski and her father, Rob, outside of Cafe B during an event in The Loop in Downtown […]
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Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann Brink, 84, had a feisty personality that will be missed by many
Obituary for Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann Brink June 26, 1938 – March 30, 2023 Elizabeth “Betty” Brink, age 84, of Burlington (formerly of Wausau), passed away on March 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Arbor View Assisted Living in Burlington, Wis. Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Brink She married Harry Brink in Las Vegas on Nov. […]