2016 Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area Boys Basketball Athletes from 12 area schools honored by inaugural squad By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It’s a great time for basketball. March Madness culminated last week with one of the most thrilling finishes in college basketball history as Villanova won its first […]
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Introducing the Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area basketball teams
Pettit, Burling, Bull lead Racine County players We watch a ton of games, and I mean a ton. Every Friday night from late November through late March, some Saturdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and even Mondays, the sports staff of Southern Lakes Newspapers is on the sidelines, combing the action with […]
Election 2016: Keeping you informed as the results come in
We will update this as soon as election results roll in. Please check back for updates, which will be listed by time. 10:00 p.m. – New City of Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty said she would reach out to the younger generation, hoping to attract them to Burlington … and keep […]
Egg hunts with toddlers, Easter parties and cholesterol levels
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. […]
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 […]
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