If nothing else, my life never fails to entertain. Last weekend, a time that was one of the holiest growing up, took on a new meaning, a much more eventful one. Gone are the days of stuffy ties, dress pants and church sermons at St. Charles Church in Burlington. […]
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A different kind of hunt
Wendy Usher holds Philomena Folbrecht while Anastasia Folbrecht picks up an egg at Richard Bong State Recreation Area Saturday. Instead of candy, youngsters found eggs with small pictures in them, getting to learn about wildlife that lay eggs and building nests to take home. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Easter came early
Children and their parents wait for the DRIVEN Easter egg hunt to start March 19. The hunt featured more than 14,000 eggs for youngsters to pick up, filled with candy, treats and prize tickets. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
STATE BASKETBALL: McDonell Central size overwhelms Catholic Central, historic season ends
WIAA DIVISION 5 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP McDonell Central 63, Catholic Central 41 By Jason Arndt [email protected] and Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Burlington Catholic Central just couldn’t topple the larger Macks in the WIAA Division 5 state boys basketball championship Saturday at the Kohl Center. The Hilltoppers, who won 37-35 in […]
Breaking news: head on crash sends one by Flight for Life
Highway 36 south of the Burlington bypass was closed Saturday afternoon after a head-on collision. According to residents nearby, one vehicle hit a U-Haul truck after drifting into the opposing lane of traffic. One person was transported by Flight for Life. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: Can Catholic Central’s skill counter McDonell’s size
Old MacDonald had a farm….you know the rest. I’m sorry, it’s the first thing I think of when I see the name of Burlington Catholic Central’s opponent in today’s WIAA Division 5 state championship game. OK, I have a daughter that will be 2 in May, Coraline Rose, and […]
BREAKING: Catholic Central advances to state basketball championship game
Toppers win it with late free throws By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MADISON – Catholic Central senior forward Ben Heiligenthal beamed during a press conference immediately after his team’s 37-35 semifinal victory over Barneveld Friday morning. When asked how he felt after the clock hit zeroes and the Toppers won […]
Tug of war
Of all of the booths at the Burlington Home and Garden Expo Saturday, one of the most popular was that of the Racine County Sheriff. Officer Friday, one of the department’s two K-9 units, played tug of war with those willing to try his strength. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Hitting the reset button: Local student breaks silence about serious car accident
Catholic Central’s Neuhaus, a multi-sport star, doesn’t remember driving at all By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor There was a laser focus in Austin Neuhaus’ eyes Tuesday afternoon at Catholic Central High School. The 6-foot-2 junior sat on the edge of an aluminum folding chair, five feet from his basketball […]
Overtime thriller ends in heartbreak for Union Grove basketball
Coast-to-coast layup attempt rims out as time expires By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MIDDLETON – With about 5 seconds remaining on the clock, Union Grove sophomore Brooklyn Bull had one mission – put the basketball in the hoop and send her team to its first state tournament. Stoughton led, 35-34, […]
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