Charles E. (Chas) Edwards, 87, died on June 24, 2012. A lifelong resident of Racine County, Chas was born Oct. 12, 1924, to the late William J. and Mary Ellen (Maney) Edwards in Waterford. He was educated at St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School, Waterford High School and the University of […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
JOANN Y. FRIEND
Joann Y. Friend, 79, Burlington, died July 15, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 20, 1932, in Sturtevant, to the late Harley and Mary (Reed) Osborne. She spent her early life in Union Grove and was a graduate of Union Grove High School. […]
ALYCE E. AGNER
Alyce E. Agner, 89, Burlington, died July 12, 2012, at Kindred Health Care and Rehab center. She was born May 4, 1923, to the late Christian and Theresa (Petersen) Larson in Racine. On Aug. 28, 1969, she married Ralph Agner at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Burlington. He […]
CATHERINE A. ZAHN SWAIN
Catherine A. Zahn Swain, 91, Burlington, died peacefully on July 10, 2012, at Waterford Senior Living. She was born in Flint Mich., on Jan. 1, 1921, to the late Harvey and Wilmetta (Andrix) Hood. After graduating high school, she received her geology degree at the University of Michigan in Ann […]
Burlington’s ‘other’ valedictorian
Boutcher finishes at top of online academy By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For most of her life, Emily Boutcher attended public school. But when she finished eighth grade – and began attending Burlington High School – suddenly she started noticing something she didn’t like. “I felt like I didn’t get […]
We’re officially in a drought
Emergency irrigation declaration won’t be much help here By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Monday’s state of emergency declaration by Gov. Scott Walker will provide little relief for drought-parched farm fields here because most local farmers don’t irrigate. That is the assessment of Kim Iczkowski, executive director for the federal […]
DIANA DANIELSON
Diana Danielson, 61, Burlington, died July 11, 2012, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born April 11, 1951 in Burlington, to the late John and Delores (Tess) Stardy and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She owned and operated Billy D’s Crossroads and then D’s […]
Censure further defines School Board battle lines
Board publicly reprimands Ketterhagen for his comments regarding teachers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Philip Ketterhagen was sworn in as one of two new Burlington Area School District School Board members in April, board President David Thompson gave him a bit of advice. “Welcome to life in the fishbowl,” […]
Former Waterford standout returns for camp
Waterford Union High School standout and former University of Wisconsin starter RaeLin D’Alie will return to the area to run a basketball camp Aug. 3-5. D’Alie, who led the Wolverines to a state runner-up finish in 2006 and the Badgers to the NCAA tournament her senior year, will be one […]
BHS’s Smith tops 2012 All-Area baseball team
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor When it came down to crunch time this year for the Burlington High School baseball team, coach Scott Staude knew who he would hand the ball to – senior Austin Smith. The result was a pair of playoff gems, a 1-0 win over Racine Horlick […]