Lady Demons overcame youth, rough start to season By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] State titles don’t come around too often. In 2017, the Burlington girls volleyball team knocked off an undefeated River Falls squad back in November to capture the team’s third state championship. The team’s rocky start turned into […]
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So who’s the best liar in the world? According to the Burlington Liars Club it’s a Fond du Lac man, who combined two of Wisconsin’s time-honored traditions – hunting and exaggeration – to come up with the winning lie in the club’s 2017 contest. The winners and their tall […]
Burlington wrestling establishes conference stronghold, Krattiger remains untouchable
Light, middle weights jump on Waterford early By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] WATERFORD – Elkhorn Area High School head coach Ken Reynolds is one of the most respected and knowledgeable wrestling people in the state. So when he speaks, it’s a good idea to listen. After the Burlington varsity wrestling […]
What’s in a name? Talented Burlington gymnastics trio shows promise
BBW becomes BUW, much to coach’s delight By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] High school sports cooperatives can get tricky when it comes to acronyms. But the local gymnastics has taken it to another level, as the BBW (Burlington-Badger-Wilmot) has built a solid name for itself over the years. The elephant […]
Veterans Day ceremony is Saturday morning
Burlington’s veterans groups will host a Veterans Day observance Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. and will continue through 11 a.m. with an outdoor rifle salute. The public is invited to attend the program.
BREAKING: Burlington volleyball nets third state championship in five-game thriller
Key dig, Koenen finish the job By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] GREEN BAY – The gold ball is back in the halls of Burlington High School. “It’s what you dream of since you’re 8 in Burlington,” said junior Maddie Berezowitz. After a roller-coaster ride of a WIAA Division 1 state volleyball […]
Burlington volleyball waxes Westosha, clinches share of conference championship
Burlington captures first SLC crown since 2014 By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] PADDOCK LAKE – The torch has officially been passed in the Southern Lakes Conference for boys volleyball. On Thursday night, the visiting Burlington Demons knocked off reigning conference champion Westosha Central in four games behind strong passing and […]
A. PAUL SPIEGELHOFF
A. Paul Spiegelhoff, 91, of Burlington, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Paul was born in Burlington on Nov. 17, 1925, to Albert T. and Elizabeth (nee Hemling) Spiegelhoff. He was a lifetime resident of Burlington where he graduated from St. Mary […]
Paul Spiegelhoff, 91, of Burlington, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Paul was born in Burlington on Nov. 17, 1925, to Albert T. and Elizabeth (nee Hemling) Spiegelhoff. He was a lifetime resident of Burlington where he graduated from St. Mary High […]
State-ranked Catholic Central volleyball continues dominance
By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent And Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The Lady Toppers keep rolling along. The girls Catholic Central volleyball team collected three victories last week, keeping their fantastic season on the right track. Despite a rare game loss Tuesday night, Catholic Central handled host Kenosha St. Joe’s, 25-15, 25-8, […]