By Bud Milroy Sports correspondent A pair of close conference wins highlighted a busy week for the Catholic Central High School boys basketball team. The Hilltoppers dropped a 56-40 contest at Shoreland Lutheran Jan. 25, but bounced back with an overtime win over The Prairie School Friday 59-54 and a […]
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Demon girls losing streak stretches to 13
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT For one half, it looked like the Burlington High School girls’ basketball team might be able to break their 12-game losing streak. That was because after the first half Tuesday, the Demon girls and Elkhorn were tied at 28 apiece. The second half, though, was […]
Standouts for the Week of Feb. 3, 2012
Male Athlete of the Week Abel Wagner, Catholic Central High School boys basketball: The CCHS senior had a strong game Friday as the Hilltoppers edged out The Prairie School of Racine 59-54 in overtime. Wagner finished with a team-high 16 points, and was 4-for-6 from the free throw line in […]
Spectacular morning view
Conditions were perfect on a Saturday morning in January for an informal gathering of hot air balloonists at East Troy Airport. With 10 balloons participating, the early morning liftoff also made for a nice surprise for local residents. Several balloonists landed in a subdivision near Mukwonago, bringing many curious children […]
Rollin’ in the dough
Two members of Norway Lutheran Evangelical Church, Wind Lake, volunteer to roll out the lefse for the annual Lutefisk dinner set for Saturday, Feb. 11. Tickets are $17.50 adults, $16 seniors, $7.50 ages 10 and younger. Children in highchairs eat free. For serving times or more information, call Joanne at […]
BHS to add three more to Wall of Fame
Cates, Price, Uhlenhake noted for athletic contributions The Burlington High School Athletic Department will induct two former student athletes and one coach to the Wall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Class of 2011 inductees are longtime coach Dennis “Tony” Price, multisport athlete Kerry Steffens, and basketball standout Ed […]
Here she is: Racine County Fairest is Wisconsin’s pick
The 2012 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs was recently selected during the 89th annual Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention held in Wisconsin Dells. Richelle Kastenson, 21, representing Racine County Fair, was crowned 2012 Fairest of the Fairs. She is the daughter of Rick and Julie Kastenson of Union Grove. Kastenson […]
The house may be gone, but what’s most important is safe and sound
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer The family displaced by a multi-alarm fire that ravaged their Tichigan home last week is doing well, given the circumstances. “We’re doing well and we appreciate what everyone’s done. People have been great,” said Shawn Thomas, who lived at 28430 Joanie Lane with his […]
Tough decisions ahead
School officials will have to balance programs vs. taxes By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer As expected, the Burlington Area School District is facing a cut in state aid as it begins its budget process. While the cut isn’t a surprise, there is a great deal of uncertainty as to how […]
Haylofters to get Biblical
Theater troupe presents ‘Joseph’ at local church The story of a young man, an amazing dream coat and his family will hit the stage at the Haylofters winter home this next week. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is the winter production for the theater troupe, with shows slated for […]
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