Girls will defend state championship Thursday in Green Bay By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In the last five years, the Demons have invaded the dreams of the Westosha Central girls volleyball program, which has endlessly sought redemption for a return trip to state. Looking to shed themselves of the […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Late touchdown, onside kick not enough as Waukesha West survives Waterford
WIAA PLAYOFF FOOTBALL: Waukesha West 31, Waterford 28 No-quit Wolverines almost pull off miraculous comeback By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] WATERFORD – High school coaches aren’t just building and developing players. With all the guiding, coaching, talking, sometimes yelling, they may not even realize it, but they’re building and developing […]
Fun at the fest
Enjoying a ride down the slide at the Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival in Union Grove Oct. 20 are (from left) Jay and Jaycee Austin, Abigayle Bonn, and Mike and Ivy Bonn. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
Grove selects temporary treasurer as busy tax season looms
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A retired Racine County staffer with expertise in finance-related matters will be keeping the Union Grove treasurer position warm in the coming months as village officials seek out a long-term replacement. At the urging of Village Administrator Mark Janiuk, the Village Board on Oct. 8 voted […]
Partnership puts students on a fast track
They earn certifications from Gateway while still in high school By Alex Johnson Correspondent For Burlington High School, a partnership with Gateway Technical College has some students on the fast track to finish school earlier, especially in the medical field. Medical programs include students who seek careers as an EMT, […]
Burlington boys volleyball captures 2nd consecutive conference championship
Demons earn tough seed, open playoffs Friday at Burlington By Andrew Horschak Sports Correspondent Just like last year, the Burlington boys volleyball team will be entering the postseason as the Southern Lakes Conference champions. Unlike last year, though, the Demons were forced to share the crown. Celebrating Senior […]
Washington-Caldwell officials finalize budget
School’s annual meeting is set for Oct. 29 By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a deadline for a final 2018-19 school year budget looming, officials in the Washington-Caldwell district recently discussed the final stretch in assembling the financial document. At a School Board meeting Oct. 15, Rachel Opgenorth, district bookkeeper and […]
The good witches
Annual Halloween get together keeps local women close By Jason Arndt Editor On the streets of New Orleans, Pamela Schroeder and some of her friends met a group of witches having lunch, and decided to bring the idea back to Burlington about two years ago. Schroeder, who has an affinity […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: And then there were 3
Mukwonago, East Troy, Waterford could all be underdogs Whoa. What happened last weekend? The Southern Lakes Newspapers coverage area began the 2018 WIAA high school football playoffs with a wealth of prospects, six teams spanning four divisions. But after Wilmot got upset, Burlington was shut out, Palmyra-Eagle fell and […]
Burlington to transform into Spooky City
Saturday event includes costume parade, trick or treating at downtown businesses By Jason Arndt Editor In downtown Burlington Saturday, there will be no shortage of entertainment, and plenty of candy for children at the 29th annual Spooky City celebration. Spooky City organizer Shad Branen, owner of Plaza Theater and WIN […]