Steven J. Sokolowski, 69, of Union Grove, passed away at Burlington Memorial Hospital on Nov. 24, 2020. Steve was born on Aug. 29, 1951 to Gerald and Delores (nee Knorr) Sokolowski. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he worked as […]
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GABRIELLA MARIA BOTKA-WUNDER
Dr. Gabriella Maria Botka-Wunder, 93, of Waterford, passed away peacefully Aug. 4, 2020 at her Burlington residence. Gabriella was born to Laszlo and Ella Botka on May 3, 1927 in Budapest, Hungary. She grew up in Budapest. She had a happy life full of pleasant memories before WWII. After the […]
JANET RUTH KLEIN
Janet Ruth “Jan” (Pues) Klein, 76, of Waterford, passed away peacefully at home, May 14, 2020. Jan is survived by her devoted and ever-loving husband of 31 years, Glenn; her children Robert Pues and Michael (Laurie) Pues; step-daughter Cori (Dean) Gibson; step-son Ryon (Anne) Klein; grandchildren Justin, Jacob, Tony, […]
Some of my favorite sports movies to save you
As a self-described renegade and somewhat of a contrarian in the newspaper sports game, 12 years of being a sports editor certainly taught me to march to the beat of my own drum. I tend to get certain things set in my mind, and I have trouble taking advice. But […]
Authorities advise caution as winter storm moves in
National Weather Service projects up to 9 inches of snow The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is urging motorists to exercise caution while driving with the National Weather Service projecting up to 9 inches of snow starting Friday night through Saturday. According to the Weather Service, which issued a winter storm […]
Council hesitant to grant funds for performing arts center study
Aldermen want to see a business plan before considering grant By Jason Arndt Editor Although City Council members support a multi-venue performing arts center, they are unsure whether to approve a grant for a feasibility study, which could come from the city’s revolving loan fund program. The revolving loan fund […]
A Smashing success
Demons capture tournament title By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The Burlington girls volleyball team has to like this feeling. Despite owning a 30-4 record, including an undefeated mark in the Southern Lakes Conference, and the distinction of being the back-to-back defending WIAA Division 1 state champion, it almost feels like Burlington […]
Burlington outlasts visiting Westosha
Demons’ Wallace dominates the ground By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The Burlington High School football team is 3-0 for the second straight season following its victory against visiting Westosha Central Friday at Don Dalton Stadium. The Demons, who opened their season with back-to-back non-conference wins, faced an eager Falcons squad in […]
Former Burlington standouts Wallace, Fitzpatrick shine on college stage
Wallace caps banner track season By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] For the second straight year, Burlington High School graduate Megan Wallace is an All-American. After taking eighth at the NCAA Division 3 nationals as a freshman for UW-Eau Claire last year, Wallace recently took third overall. Competing in the Pentathlon, […]
BREAKING: Waterford’s Hayden Halter overcomes boos, public backlash for 2nd straight state wrestling championship
3 weeks after being DQ’d, Halter perseveres to perch podium By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MADISON – Heavy lies the head that wears the crown. Coming off a WIAA Division 1 state wrestling championship in 2018, Waterford sophomore Hayden Halter moved up two weight classes to 120 pounds and embarked […]
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