While the rest of the snow seemed to melt away and winter’s hold on the area disappeared last week, a Burlington institution got its season started. Long-time Adrian’s employee Betty Hopkins creates a banana split at Adrian’s Frozen Custard Friday as the shop opened for business. (Photo by Jennifer […]
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ALL-AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lady Wolverines named area’s queens
Blair’s versatility, leadership lands her top spot With the girls basketball season ending last weekend in Green Bay, it’s time to reflect on a winter to remember. First off, I have to say congratulations to one of our Southern Lakes Newspapers teams, the Whitewater Whippets, on their first state […]
Sun Prairie sinks Burlington in regional semifinal
Demons enjoy lead for three quarters, but Cardinals fly in 4th By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor For three quarters last Friday night in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal, the Burlington boys basketball team proved it can play with a much larger, Division 1 powerhouse. Unfortunately for the Demons, […]
Model behavior
2014 Catholic Central High School graduates Maddie Joski (from left), Aryn Langley and Hailey Robran have some fun while participating in the school’s spring fashion show Feb. 28. The event raised $6,000 for the school. (Submitted photo by KK Photography)
Sing Me a Dream
From left: Andrew Kawalec, Hunter Morby, Sam Jorudd and Matt Koenen perform in a barbershop quartet before practice of Burlington High School’s musical “Annie Get Your Gun” Tuesday. Boys and girls groups will sing before the show, which opens next week. For a full show preview, please see next […]
BOLD PREDICTIONS: Burlington must play mistake-free, Union Grove poised for upset
Boys hoops teams getting mad for March It’s the mooost wonderful tiiiime of the year. No, I’m not talking about Christmas or college football bowl week. Of course I’m referring to the pure insanity, excitement and Oscar-caliber drama that is March Madness. Whether it’s high school or college […]
BREAKING: Furious comeback lifts Waterford to sectional final
WIAA D2 SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL: Waterford 53, Monona Grove 51 Seniors spark second straight double-digit comeback By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor JANESVILLE – No lead is safe against the comeback kids, who were at it again Thursday night. Waterford senior Shauna Malchine capped a 27-14 rally with […]
Third-seeded Catholic Central hoops opens playoffs Tuesday night
Players embracing roles, enjoying best basketball of season By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Catholic Central boys basketball team is a prime example that it doesn’t matter how you start, but more how you finish. The Toppers took their fair share of lumps and bruises under first-year Kyle […]
BREAKING: Bird, Fisher capture state wrestling titles
VIDEO: Bird saves his best for the end By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor MADISON – Josh Bird put two fingers in the sky, representing his second state championship in three years. One year after exiting the Kohl Center gym with his head down in defeat, Bird beamed at the legion […]
Driving it home
Cindy Robertson smiles from the silent auction table last weekend with the Daytona 500 running in the background. Robertson helped at the Burlington Lions Club annual Daytona party, held at Veterans Terrace. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)