By Jason Arndt Editor Playing against the Burlington High School girls volleyball team is never easy, especially with the skills each player possesses, and the Demons showed where they stood in the Southern Lakes Conference in back-to-back matches. The Demons, coming off a four-set win at Union Grove Sept. 5, […]
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Waterford girls volleyball bounces back with win at Westosha
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls volleyball team bounced back from a conference opening loss to Elkhorn with a sweep of host Westosha Central Tuesday. The Wolverines, who lost 3-1 to the Elks Sept. 3, defeated the Falcons, 25-18, 25-14, 25-20, to even their Southern Lakes […]
Grove golf rides Roberts’ rapid progression
By Tim Wester Correspondent Not even a month into her varsity golf career, Union Grove freshman Norah Roberts has already left a vivid footprint on varsity competition. Within a week, Roberts’ 38 helped the Broncos post a school record low 168 strokes in their 36 stroke victory over Westosha Central […]
Fettes resigns as Burlington Town Supervisor
Former public official allegedly involved in Rockford prostitution crackdown By Jason Arndt Editor Tyson Fettes, who continues to fight allegations he solicited prostitutes in Illinois, resigned as Burlington Town Supervisor shortly before Thursday’s Town Board meeting. Fettes, 33, the former Racine County Register of Deeds, wrote in a letter addressed […]
Burlington Rescue Squad to get new leader
Koenen will assume chief role in October By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington EMS Chief Brian Zweibel has served the Burlington Rescue Squad for more than 33 years. But, that will soon change Oct. 1, when Zweibel officially retires from the department with Jeffrey Koenen filling the rest of Zweibel’s term […]
Local brothers accused of leading massive drug operation
Officials looking for possible links to THC vaping injuries By Jason Arndt Editor Authorities said courageous parents from Waukesha helped uncover a massive counterfeit THC vaping cartridge manufacturing operation in Kenosha County and resulted in the arrest of two Paddock Lake men. The two men, Tyler Huffhines, 20, and Jacob […]
The picks are in: Wilmot making its move in SLC
Ladies and gentleman, it’s another exciting installment of our weekly high school football picks. Last week, Wilmot quarterback Zack Watson had a career night, leading the Panthers to victory over rival Badger. Also, Waterford and Burlington each improved to 3-0 with resounding victories. In professional football, the Green Bay Packers […]
Dominant duo, defense propel Wolverines to win
Grove shows no quit in conference opening defeat By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford’s dynamic duo of rushers Tanner Keller and Dominic Miller are not a secret, according to Union Grove head coach Craig McClelland, who indicated the backfield tandem always presents a challenge. The challenge persisted Friday at Union Grove, […]
Fire in the sky (and on the water)
The sunset over Burlington’s Echo Lake on Sept. 6 was nothing short of spectacular. The fiery orange sky was reflected in the still water, creating a “visual echo” on the appropriately named lake. The scene prompted a U-turn and impromptu photoshoot employing a Google Pixel 3a phone camera with night […]
Looking super on Super Saturday
Noah Serdynski poses for a picture in a Union Grove/Yorkville fire truck during Union Grove’s Super Saturday event on Sept. 7. The event, which is billed as a day of family and community fun, featured vendors, entertainment, activities, food and a street dance with live music. See the Sept. 13 […]
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