The Central Racine County Health Department announced long-term healthcare facilities are critically low on personal protective equipment and have asked for donations to fulfill its needs. “At this time we are accepting homemade fabric masks,” the CRCHD states on its Facebook page. Personal protective equipment includes N95 respirators, disposable gowns, […]
Author: Jason Arndt
Love, Inc. closes store, donation centers temporarily
Food pantry and services still available Southern Lakes Area Love, Inc. temporarily closed its stores and donations centers in both Burlington and Waterford in response to growing COVID-19 pandemic. But the nonprofit group plans to continue offering its food pantry and services, according to the organization’s website. “Right now we’re […]
Kohl’s stores to temporarily close Thursday
National retailer Kohl’s plans to temporarily close its doors, effective 7 p.m. Thursday, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary closure runs through at least April 1 and employees will be financially supported for two weeks. “To demonstrate our support of the efforts underway to contain the spread of […]
Sheriff: Some calls will be handled by phone
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office announced new procedures, including responding to some calls by phone, to help stem the spread of coronavirus. The new procedures, according to a news release, looks to ensure the safety of both deputies as well as community members along with businesses. “The Sheriff’s Office will […]
State of Emergency declared in City of Burlington
Temporary changes to city services announced The City of Burlington announced a state of emergency Thursday amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The declaration of emergency called by Mayor Jeannie Hefty follows similar declarations made by Gov. Tony Evers and Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave According to a news release, the City […]
Girls basketball: Waterford girls fight to the end
Girls drop sectional semifinal By Chris Bennett Correspondent There is more to be learned about the character of a program in defeat than in victory. Coach Dena Brechtl praised fans and the community in the wake of the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team’s 68-46 loss to Waukesha West […]
Boys basketball: Palesse, West too much for stunned Demons
Long winning streak halted By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Coming into a March 7 WIAA Division 2 regional final, Burlington head coach Steve Berezowitz and his players were well aware of the dangerous Waukesha West Wolverines. Despite West earning a lower seed than Burlington, which meant the game was played on […]
A sibling for (nearly) all seasons
Lentz triplets contribute to Grove athletic programs By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two sisters, one brother and all three are senior student-athletes attending Union Grove High School. The Lentz triplets – Abby, Allison and Christian – have each played a role for the Bronco athletic program. While Abby begins her […]
Wrestling: Halter, Cherba lead Waterford wrestlers at state
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Two Waterford Union High School wrestlers finished their season on the podium at the WIAA Division 1 Individual State Tournament. The state tournament ran from Feb. 26-28 and was held at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Hayden Halter (47-3), a two-time state […]
Wrestling: School record 6 Demons reach podium
Ehlen title, Wallace second place highlight ‘best state tournament’ in program history By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Burlington wrestling head coach Jade Gribble didn’t hesitate to praise his team’s performance at last weekend’s WIAA Individual Wrestling state tournament. Six Demons medaled, or placed in the top six, and two reached their […]
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