Committee tabs architectural firm to lead process By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Area School District is poised to hire an architect with a long history of work in the district to develop a plan to update schools and facilities. The district’s Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Committee on […]
Sports & Other News
Waterford beats Burlington in extras, advances to state for 2nd straight summer
Second trip features more experienced squad By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Waterford Senior Legion head coach Jon Todryk has been with his group of players for the past four years. He’s emphasized team play and team chemistry, leaving petty things like stats on the back burner. The result […]
Music in the digital age
Graded school district wants fresh take on music classes By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an attempt toward evolving Waterford Graded School District’s music curriculum and meeting the needs of all students, a series of tweaks are being implemented. The changes, discussed at a Policy Curriculum Committee meeting July 20 and […]
This One’s for Ewe: Your guide to the Racine County Fair
Lauran Winkler, a member of the Raymond 4-H Club, gets her Dutch-Holland Rabbit, Lopez, settled in his cage at the Racine County Fair on Tuesday, the day before the fair officially opened. The fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Union Grove. (Photo by Julie Rossman) The annual Racine […]
Sunset over Echo Lake
The sun fades into the treetops on a recent evening in this scene shot from Echo Lake Park in Burlington. (Photo by Jacqueline Nadolski)
A bond like no other
Officer mourns death of canine partner By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Just how close were Sgt. John Fisher and his canine partner Natz? It took Fisher more than a week to respond to telephone queries from the press seeking comment on the death of his longtime partner. Fisher said […]
Wind Lake man dies in apparent drowning
The body of a 77-year-old Wind Lake man was recovered at about 9:45 a.m. Thursday morning. According to a press release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Department, Gerald Felician was boating with his wife Wednesday evening when he entered the water off his boat and did not resurface. The wife […]
Survival mode: Cancer fighter, Blue Devils photographer will be honored
Local woman trusts body, battles breast cancer By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Imagine actually having cancer but your doctor insists you’re fine and all you need is a little less chocolate and caffeine. Holly Barrett unfortunately had to live that hell and wait more than a year before learning her […]
Bargains al fresco
A shopper checks out items for sale at Gia Bella in downtown Burlington during the annual Maxwell Street Days sale last weekend. Burlington Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jan Ludtke said the event went well. “We had a lot of out of town visitors — a lot of new faces.” […]
Setting goals is mayor’s top priority
He says officials must determine city’s needs, then prioritize By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When asked Tuesday what’s the greatest task facing the City of Burlington in the coming year, Mayor Bob Miller didn’t hesitate. “Prioritize,” he said. In the past year and a half the city’s ability to […]
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