The Burlington High School dance team performs at halftime of the Oct. 11 game against Wilmot. While the football team was unable to come out with a victory, the dance team and cheerleading squad presented winning performances, judging by the applause from the appreciative crowd. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
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Basking in the sun
This blue heron has been an ever-present figure at Echo Park lately, alternating time between a spot on the dam and a sunken log on the lake. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
A grand speech
Cole Conrad plays a high school student talking about a theatrical monologue in the Burlington High School production of “The Laramie Project” – a play that spreads a no-hate message by showing what happened in Laramie, Wyoming in the death of Mathew Shepard. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Solemn honors for a fallen friend
Lyons Fire Engine 2925 passes under the arch made by City of Burlington and Waterford ladder trucks Saturday, carrying the casket of Josh Tauscher, who died last week following a motorcycle crash. See more photos and read the full story of the tribute to the local firefighter in the Oct. […]
Celebrate WHS Homecoming Week
Homecoming at Waterford High School began with “Paint the Town” activities in the downtown last Saturday. On Friday, Oct. 4, the Homecoming Parade steps off at 5:30 p.m. from Main and Second streets. The Homecoming Game against the winless Westosha Falcons starts at 7 p.m. (check out a special “Celebrate […]
A sure sign of fall
With school in session and summer gone, boats are stacked on dry land along the public pier at Rockland Lake in Burlington. Even though the weather has remained summer-like, the hours spent fishing, swimming and hanging out at the lake have dwindled. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Drumming up school spirit
Mr. B-Town Matt Grandaw plays the drums for the assembled audience at last Friday’s Burlington High School Homecoming pep rally. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
News briefs from the school board
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Graded officials review policy Administrators and School Board members in the Waterford Graded district are reviewing a policy that outlines the district’s overall belief and mission statement. The document, known as Policy 112, touches on a number of issues, including how the district […]
Craig, DNR set special meeting at the library
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Maybe all the hollering done last week by Waterford Town Chairman Tom Hincz about state plans to create 10 more parking spots at the Tichigan Wildlife Area reached the ears of higher-ups in Madison. Or maybe it’s the angst felt over the possible local […]
Puttin’ on the ritz
Shelley Anderson entertains the crowd at the Mr. B-Town pageant Saturday night at Burlington High School – the school’s traditional kickoff to homecoming week. Students will participate in a variety of school spirit-building activities that will culminate with the pep rally and football game Friday and traditional homecoming dance Saturday. […]