By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] DEFOREST – As the final seconds ticked down Friday night and seniors Ben Heiligenthal and Cole Kresken knew their Catholic Central football careers were over, Kresken walked off the field and greeted his quarterback on the sideline with a lingering hug. The dynamic duo, which […]
Sports & Other News
Burlington swimming sends four to state
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington Co-op girls high school swimming team is making its much-anticipated return to Madison. The Demons are competing in four events today and Saturday at the WIAA Division 1 Girls State Swimming and Diving Meet after a one-year hiatus. The state meet is at […]
Students say, ‘Thanks vets’
Winkler Elementary School Principal Jacqueline Syens holds up cards that students made and later presented to local veterans during the school’s Veterans Day observance Wednesday. The cards thank the veterans for their service and sacrifice. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Anderson showered with praise
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Normally, the period for citizen comments at the Burlington Area School District monthly School Board meeting is reserved for people with an issue to address. On Monday night, it turned instead into an opportunity for people to thank to outgoing School Board member Larry Anderson. “It’s […]
Kiwanis continue old-time tree lot tradition
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent For a third season, the Kiwanis Club of Union Grove is giving families the sentimental experience of picking out “the perfect tree” from its old-fashioned tree lot. The club’s third annual Christmas tree sale, beginning Friday, Nov. 27, will be brightly lit up and stocked […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Catholic Central, Lake Geneva Badger one win away from state
This weekend is the final Friday night before the state football tournament at Camp Randall Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Badgers, and two area teams have a chance to play on the state’s second-most popular field. Lake Geneva Badger shocked the world, and Catholic Central took care of business, like […]
Burlington’s nightmares resurface in state loss
Team finished strong season 42-4 By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. One year after the Burlington girls volleyball team blew a 2-0 lead in a Division 1 state semifinal at the state tournament in Green Bay, the Lady Demons were one year smarter, […]
New senior living facility OK’d by city
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The proposed plan for a senior living facility on two currently unoccupied properties along Teut Road was approved Tuesday night at the City of Burlington Plan Commission meeting. Oak Park Place plans to build the first phase of a senior living facility at 1624 and 1700 […]
Talking heads
Aurora Health Care had several specialists in women’s and children’s health assembled Wednesday night at The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine. The hour-long question and answer session included a midwife and kid-friendly snacks. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Council considers at-large seats
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Alderman Tom Vos raised the question about just why the City of Burlington Common Council was discussing at-large seats, the answer came immediately. “It’s coming from your left,” said Alderman Jon Schultz, sitting right next to him. Schultz and the council debated the idea of […]