Catholic Central High School’s Kelsey Robers wears a determined look as she dribbles up court during a Jan. 21 game against Racine Lutheran. Robers led the Hilltoppers with 12 points in the losing effort. (Photo by John Fisher)
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Beauty and the beast
Even as temperatures plunged below zero Tuesday morning Mother Nature had a way of taking the chill out of the air by providing scenes like this at the White River Dam in Burlington’s Echo Park. The early morning sun illuminated trees and danced through the icy vapor rising from the […]
Education in the great outdoors
Karcher Middle School teacher Stephanie Rummler(left) plays lacrosse with students (from left) Shane Landry, Dale Damon and Isabella Longoria Jan. 15 at Timber-lee Christian Center near East Troy. Eighth graders from the Burlington school were at the camp this past week for their annual outdoor education program. (Photo by Ed […]
Hear them roar!
Members of New London Vision perform a feline-like number during the Chocolate City Showcase at Burlington High School Saturday. The showcase featured a competition among 11 teams as well as an exhibition from the host Burlington B*JAZZled choir. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
A bridge to the past
The historic truss bridge at the Roger Bieneman property on Burlington’s northwest side is bathed in the light of the low winter sun on Tuesday. Truss bridges, which rose to prominence in the late 1800s and early 1900s, are increasingly rare in Wisconsin and across the nation. (Photo by Ed […]
Thinking spring?
Bright sunlight and unseasonably warm temperatures melt snow and cast visions of spring at Bushnell Park in Burlington last week. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Taking a gander
Wild geese flocked to the open water of the White River Monday, enjoying the warmer temperatures and checking out the melting snow. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Grace under pressure
Burlington Combined gymnast Lauren Otter performs on the floor exercise at the Falcon Invite Saturday. The local team swept most of the top finishes at the meet, but finished second in the team competition. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Wrestling like a Demon
Burlington High School’s Brody Fitzpatrick (left) battles his way to a third-place finish at 138 pounds at the Mid-States wrestling tournament at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater last week. (Photo by Bob Mischka)
Eagle eye
A bald eagle perches in a tree in Burlington at the confluence of the Fox and White rivers. Bald eagles have been spotted regularly in the area during the winter months, presumably because the open water near the White River dam provides a suitable spot for cold-weather fishing. (Photo by […]