Grove’s Farrington commits to UW-M on scholarship By Tim Wester Correspondent Logan Farrington has seemingly been destined to become a soccer star ever since he was born. His father Michael, an England native and rabid soccer fan, shared his passion for the sport with his kids, Bristol and Logan. The […]
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Town scraps meeting with village
But village officials show up hoping to open dialog By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A joint meeting between the village and town of Waterford that had been in the works for two weeks was scrapped by town officials several days before it was set to occur. But village officials still stopped […]
Three’s company
Burlington volleyball vies for another state championship By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent OK. We get it. Stop fawning over a high school sports team, they say. Nobody can be THAT good. Well, those people apparently haven’t encountered the championship machine that calls itself the Burlington High School girls volleyball team. With […]
Veteran volleyball squad looks to take next step
By Tim Wester Correspondent With a roster full of experienced upperclassmen, the Union Grove girls volleyball team looks to climb up the Southern Lakes Conference ladder this fall. “We had our scrimmage last weekend and looked pretty good,” Union Grove coach Annie Sireno said. “We should be pretty good this […]
Woman charged with beating boyfriend in wheelchair
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 4 for a Union Grove woman charged with beating her wheelchair-bound boyfriend. Jacy Renee Andry, 32, was charged Aug. 20 in Racine County Circuit Court with resisting an officer; and aggravated battery of a physically disabled person and disorderly conduct, both with […]
Breaking news: Richter’s Marketplace announces Burlington closure
Twin Lakes store to stay open Richter’s Marketplace, 156 S. Pine St., Burlington, plans to close its doors after serving the community for several years. According to an announcement on its Facebook page, which did not indicate a closing date, the closure comes amid a changing industry. “The Richter family […]
City may consider vaping restrictions
State, county see increase in related lung disease By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington Police Department could look into drafting an ordinance related to vaping after local and state reports have shown an increase in lung disease among minors and adults. The consideration, which is in its early […]
Keller dominates in Waterford season-opener
Wolverines edge Bradford 15-0, play Oak Creek Thursday By Chris Bennett Correspondent Tanner Keller had a big day on the ground, and in the air, for the Waterford Union High School football team. Keller, a senior, carried the ball 21 times and rushed for 219 of the Wolverines’ 301 total […]
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP:Demons eke out victory thanks to late pick
Catholic Central comes up short By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent How many teams give up a nearly 400-yard rusher and end up winning the football game? Not a lot. But the Burlington Demons pulled off what may seem like the unthinkable Friday night in the 2019 season opener at Don Dalton […]
Taking it to whole new level
Local duo will attempt to complete Ironman triathlon By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Dan Bocock knows what it feels like to cross the finish line of an Ironman triathlon. He’s done it three times. Jacob Smith, on the other hand, has never experienced the antagonistic mix of exhaustion and […]