By Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent The Burlington wrestling team had no problems with Wilmot Union on the road last Thursday in a Southern Lakes Conference dual match to close out the year. The Demons won 12 of their 14 matches in a 61-6 team win. They are the […]
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Village panel sets protocol for newly laid sidewalks
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As the sea of orange construction barricades, barrels and signage has dissipated from the Highway 45 corridor, a Union Grove panel has set in motion protocol for freshly laid infrastructure in one of the village’s highest profile spots. The Union Grove Water, Wastewater, Storm Water, Streets […]
Songs for the season
Seventh- and eighth-grade Union Grove Elementary School choir members (from left) Isabelle Huenink, Brooklyn Bailey and Rachel Kalba sing during the school’s annual holiday program Dec. 12.
Election filing deadline nears with few races on horizon
City will have three new aldermen following spring election By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington will have at least two new aldermen, and likely a third, following the April election. Three of the four Common Council incumbents – Ed Johnson, 1st District; Ruth Dawidziak, 2nd District; […]
Making spirits bright
BHS students ring bells to raise money, visit seniors By Alex Johnson Correspondent Raising more than $2,000 in one day, the Burlington High School student group known as DRIVEN went into the community ringing bells for donations and visited Arbor View Senior Living home to bring holiday spirit to the […]
Topper dinner raises nearly $150,000 for school
Annual event supports Catholic Central High School Catholic Central High School raised $146,450 while celebrating its 33rd Annual Topper Dinner and Auction on Dec. 2 at the Veterans Terrace in Burlington. More than 250 guests participated in an evening filled with “Old Hollywood” ambiance, red carpets, champagne and even Oscars, […]
Washington-Caldwell, area districts won’t pursue joint health insurance plan
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Washington-Caldwell and other nearby school districts will not pursue a joint health insurance cooperative — at least not any time soon, based on information shared at a meeting this week. District Administrator and Principal Jill Saltzmann has been providing the School Board with monthly updates on […]
Guess who’s coming to dinner?
Mayor to host family displaced by fire for Christmas dinner By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty is expecting some special guests for Christmas this year. Hefty has invited the family of Robert Glashagel and Roszette Burkhart and their five children to enjoy a holiday meal in […]
Live Nativity is set for 49th year
The English Settlement United Methodist Church will present the 49th annual Christmas in the Barn on Sunday at the John and Cindy Squire Farm at 26715 Church Rd., Burlington. This free living Nativity service features members of the church reenacting the Christmas Story on Christmas Eve. The audience will be […]
In this week’s Westine Report…
Racine County has had 35 confirmed drug overdose deaths in 2017 and county officials are looking to make someone pay. The county will join neighboring Kenosha County and dozens of other Wisconsin counties in filing a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers following County Board approval Tuesday. This is among the lead […]