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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Baumhardt resigns and faces trial in neighboring county A former City of Burlington police sergeant accused of sexual misconduct while on duty last July brought more changes to a department already undergoing reorganization. Matthew Baumhardt, 30, who allegedly assaulted an intoxicated woman he was supposed to be helping July 28-29, […]
City grants center rent-free status in 2018-19 The Burlington Senior Center underwent a turbulent, and triumphant, initial year at the former Knights of Columbus building in 2018. On May 1, the Common Council rejected a lease agreement on a 4-2 decision that would have allowed the Senior Center to remain […]
First-year coach knew his volleyball squad was special By Andrew Horschak Correspondent The Catholic Central High School girls volleyball team made a favorable first impression on Wayne Schultz. When the successful longtime coach was hired to lead the Hilltoppers at the end of the 2017-18 school year, it didn’t take […]
Demons’ Webley earns male Athlete of the Year honors By Andrew Horschak Correspondent A throwback three-sport standout in football, basketball and track and field, Nick Webley was poised to have a senior year that most high school athletes can only dream about. Then it happened. During a Week 6 matchup […]
Double state tournament victory makes Burlington area proud For the first time since 2012, the City of Burlington welcomed two state girls volleyball champions, Division 1 Burlington and Division 4 Catholic Central. At a joint celebration held in the Burlington High School gym on Nov. 5, Hefty referred to the […]
There will also be a three-way race for two seats on School Board By Jason Arndt Editor While three aldermanic incumbents are running uncontested, one faces opposition from two challengers to force a Feb. 19 primary election, the city clerk’s office reported on Wednesday. Collectively, the six candidates had until […]
The Burlington Area School District, which saw a previous referendum fail, went back to the drawing board and presented taxpayers with a different choice in 2018. The change won over voters during a November referendum that will allow the district to replace an aging Karcher Middle School and complete […]
Charitable agency steps up with annual adopt-a-family program By Jason Arndt Editor For hundreds of Racine County families, Christmas can be a challenging time of the year, considering the financial difficulties they face. Love Inc., however, has found a way to offer them hope for the holidays through its Adopt-a-Family […]
Agreement with city covers some weekend hours By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington Fire Department plans to hire advanced emergency medical technicians on a temporary basis to help staff Burlington Rescue Squad, Inc., the non-profit organization providing emergency medical and transport services to area since 1946. The decision, […]
Event raises funds for cancer charity By Chris Bennett Correspondent Everyone knows it’s impossible to run away from problems. A suitable solution might be to start a fun run. Eric Parker, a long-time running coach at Waterford Union High School, organized a fun run each year for distance runner alumni […]
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