A seagull in search of open water and food soars in circles over the Fox River at Burlington’s Riverside Park recently. Sections of fast-moving river, which remain free of ice, have become magnets for waterfowl during this unseasonably cold winter. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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All is calm
A fresh dusting of snow and view from high above the Fox River at Saller Woods in the Village of Rochester combine to create this serene Christmas Day scene. More light snow is predicted for Thursday, according to the National Weather Service office in Sullivan, with temperatures climbing into the […]
MARIAN L. FLOCK
Marian L. Flock, 89, Burlington, died peacefully at Geneva Lake Manor on Dec. 22, 2013. She was born on April 25, 1924, to the late Arthur and Johanna (Redjewski) Johnson, in the house that was to be her lifelong home in Burlington. She spent her early life in Burlington working […]
So fast you’ll lose your hat
Preston Krueger, 9, races down the Devor Park sledding hill in Burlington Monday, losing his hat in the process. He was at the park with his brother Craig, 6, and his grandfather Bill Mynatt of San Diego. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
River House destined for a wrecking ball
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the building housing the former River House Pub and Grill in downtown Waterford is likely to come down in the near future, officials throughout Waterford are thinking about how the legendary site’s imprint in the village’s history can be retained. Last week, representatives […]
Live Nativity again set for Christmas Eve
Rachel Charles and her her baby Stella portray Mary in Jesus in last year’s live nativity, “Christmas in the Barn” at the Squire farm at 26715 Church Road in Burlington. The event will take place again this year on Christmas Eve, free of charge. For more information, call (262) 534-6592, […]
A close encounter with the big guy
An adoring Anna Weis chats with Santa Monday during the annual Rotary Club of Burlington Christmas luncheon at Camp MacLean. She is the daughter of Eric and Sarah Weis and the granddaughter of Rotarian Jim Weis. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Songs of the season
Caitlin Fallon sings a solo during Monday’s holiday choral concert at Burlington High School. The concert featured a variety of holiday songs from the school’s various choirs under the direction of Penny Yanke. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
State title or bust? BBW gymnasts eyeing crown (with video)
Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk interviews the leaders of the Burlington/Badger/Wilmot gymnastics team on their quest for a state title. By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Burlington/Badger/Wilmot gymnastics coach Diane Biedrzycki wants to be humble when talking about her team’s state title aspirations this season. “It’s more of a goal […]
Santa Claus is coming…
Mr. and Mrs. Claus wrapped up the annual Burlington Christmas parade Friday, ringing in the Christmas season. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)