Local teacher honored for community service By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Speaking to an audience of appreciative community leaders Monday, Troy Everson relayed a lesson his father taught him before he embarked on a career as a public school teacher in Burlington more than 20 years ago. His father, […]
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Boogie down!
Burlington High School’s Andrew Kawalec performs a solo during the B*Jazzled exhibition at the Chocolate City Showcase Saturday. Playing host to 19 squads, BHS saw the same winner for the sixth straight time – the Mayville Cardinal Singers. For more photos of the event, please click under “photos” on this […]
Thrivent offers $30,000 matching grant for Love
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a holiday season full of giving, Love Inc. sometimes suffers a case of post-holiday neglect. Thrivent Financial took some of that hurt away Tuesday morning. Thrivent presented staff at the service organization with a $30,000 check as part of its Circle of Love event. “Obviously, […]
Waterford gymnasts represent well at home invite
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School gymnastics team finished third in its own Emerald Invite Jan. 9 at Waterford Union High School. “The Emerald meet is typically a tough meet, and I was very proud of the girls’ third-place finish,” Waterford coach Carrie Rydzewski said. […]
Strong second half lifts Waterford girls basketball
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls basketball team outscored Edgerton 28-20 in the second half and won 42-36 in a non-conference victory Jan. 9 at Edgerton. Waterford lost 60-34 to Union Grove Jan. 8 in a Southern Lakes Conference game at home. On Friday, […]
A family thing: Union Grove’s Pettits enjoy bond, avoid awkwardness
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Imagine having your parent as a teacher in high school. Then imagine having that same parent as your basketball coach and Athletic Director. Such is the life of Frankie and Jack Pettit, whose father Dave is the boys basketball coach, Athletic Director, and Economics […]
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Burlington’s Benavides did it her way
2015 All-Western Racine County Female Athlete of the Year BHS grad used pace to break records at state By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Molly Benavides is one of the most decorated gymnasts in Wisconsin sports history. The 2015 Burlington High School graduate had an illustrious four-year career, and […]
Village in uproar over property values
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Village President Tom Roanhouse referred to it as one of the most challenging weeks during his time in elected office. The week after tax bills were mailed to residents in December, Roanhouse said he received a steady stream of calls from residents. The calls continued […]
Two city police officers to be disciplined
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After an incident in December, two City of Burlington police officers will be disciplined within the department. While Police Chief Mark Anderson would not discuss details Monday, he said the internal investigation was completed Friday by the Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department. The investigation found […]
Former Burlington gymnast takes over as head coach
Kansasville native was athlete, assistant coach under Biedrzycki By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor In 2008, when Andrea Hegemann was a freshman at Burlington High School competing for the gymnastics squad, longtime coach Diane Biedrzycki and Lindsay Grant were in their first year coaching together after Biedrzycki took a hiatus […]
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