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Friday, September 27, 2024
Convicted murderer killed two brothers in drunken rage By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Nathan Kivi, convicted of killing two brothers in Twin Lakes, will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was sentenced in Kenosha County Circuit Court on June 3. Kivi, 26, of Trevor, was found […]
Lacking funds, officials look for community support By Jason Arndt Editor Decades after a former board member embezzled a large sum of cash from the Burlington Cemetery Association’s maintenance fund, the organization still faces ongoing financial struggles, which has left a historic structure near ruin. The historic structure, a shelter/chapel […]
BHS baseball team makes history with fourth consecutive state trip By Mike Ramcyzk Correspondent It’s really quite remarkable. For the first time in Burlington High School history, the varsity baseball team will be making its fourth consecutive state tournament appearance. On Tuesday at Kenosha Tremper High School, the Demons blanked […]
Broncos baseball team is headed to state It has been 67 years since Union Grove High School has sent its baseball team to the state tournament. That long drought ended Tuesday when the Broncos defeated Greendale and Whitefish Bay in WIAA Division 2 sectional play to earn a berth in […]
Waterford’s River Rhythms concert series opens 13th season Thursday The Waterford River Rhythms summer concert series launches its 13th season Thursday evening with a performance by the Jackie Brown Band. The popular event, which features (with one exceptions) concerts every-other Thursday throughout the summer at Village Hall Park, will include […]
The Burlington High School baseball program officially crossed the threshold into dynasty territory this week when the varsity squad qualified for its fourth-straight Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament. The Demons will begin their quest for the state title Tuesday morning when they face Green Bay Preble in the […]
Burlington aims for fourth-straight state tournament By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Trey Krause has been here before. Big game. State berth on the line. His team needing a big-time performance. No problem. In spite of struggling with command at times, the Burlington senior lefty dazzled with 12 strikeouts […]
Effort is intended to overcome losses due to emerald ash borer By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington residents who had a tree removed on their parkway because of emerald ash borer, an invasive species, can apply for reimbursement if they plant a replacement under a cost share program. The […]
Busch breaks own school triple jump mark By Chris Bennett Correspondent Olivia Busch set a school record in the triple jump and will represent Waterford Union High School in two of seven events at the WIAA Division 1 State Track and Field Championships this weekend. Busch, a junior, advanced to […]
Grove’s McMahon overcomes adversity to qualify for state By Tim Wester Correspondent Union Grove’s Terra McMahon loves high school sports. The competition. The camaraderie. The hard work. The recently graduated McMahon gets her chance to say goodbye to her love on her own terms this weekend at the WIAA Division […]
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