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Monday, November 18, 2024
Officers seek information on suspects Investigators with the City of Burlington Police Department are seeking information on two suspects who burglarized US Cellular Talk of the Town early Saturday morning. Police Chief Mark Anderson said officers responded to a motion activated burglar alarm at the store, 1709 Milwaukee Ave., where […]
But official warns options for garbage, recycling may be limited By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington officials began discussions about whether to remain with John’s Disposal, or seek another contractor, for trash and recyclables collection within the municipality and could decide as early as Nov. 5. Peter Riggs, Director […]
School Board advances construction plans By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent With fall temperatures and related weather issues fast approaching, the Burlington Area School District gave its official stamp of approval to start construction on the new incarnation of Nettie Karcher Middle School Monday night. In a special meeting, the board unanimously […]
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The eighth-ranked Waterford football team continued its march toward a second consecutive Southern Lakes Conference title with a 41-6 home win over Delavan-Darien that was not quite as easy as the score indicated. “That might be the most physical defensive front we have seen all […]
Burlington plays Waterford Friday By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Zack Watson stands a diminutive 5-foot-9 and maybe weighs a buck sixty soaking wet. He doesn’t look like a prototypical football player. Short and shifty, yes, but Watson possesses the arm strength and foot speed of a giant. His performance Friday night […]
Toppers overcome eight fumbles to stay in playoff hunt By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Eight total fumbles. Six lost. That’s right, six, count ‘em, SIX turnovers. Have you ever heard of a team winning under those circumstances? Not often, but Friday night was a different story. Catholic Central overcame a rough […]
Broncos capture 1st SLC win By Jason Arndt Editor Snagging victories has been a challenge for Union Grove in a highly competitive Southern Lakes Conference. However, in an Oct. 4 Homecoming showdown with Lake Geneva, the Broncos finally captured their first conference win of the season 33-27 in thrilling fashion. […]
Instead of my usual manic rant, I’m keeping this one simple for space purposes. The Waterford Wolverines will clinch the Southern Lakes Conference championship Friday night in Burlington. At 7-0 and ranked fourth in the latest Milwaukee Journal Sentinel area rankings, the Wolverines feature Tanner Keller, who leads the conference […]
Catholic school merger has goal to honor past, improve future By Jason Arndt Editor Unifying two Catholic grade schools is often a challenging task because each of the schools has longstanding traditions. That was certainly the case in Burlington where the community’s two Catholic schools had long histories woven with […]
To an outsider, merging Burlington’s Catholic grade schools makes sense. However, that doesn’t mean the process was without hurdles. Foremost is the fact that St. Mary Grade School and St. Charles Grade School each had a long history that is tied together with a strong rope of school pride. […]
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