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It’s election day
School referenda on ballot with federal, state, county posts Western Racine County voters face a variety of choices for federal, state and county office in today’s election. Polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 8 p.m. Voters can find polling places and other specifics regarding the election by […]
BACK 2 BACK: Burlington repeats as state volleyball champion
Demons claim 4th crown in 8 years By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] GREEN BAY – Teri Little looked like a kid in a candy store Saturday night, exclaiming “Hell yeah!” as she walked to the media room. Burlington High School students, clad in tie-dye, littered with signs and beaming with […]
BREAKING: Burlington Catholic Central wins volleyball state championship
Lady Toppers sweep Clayton, capture sixth gold ball in 13 years, 1st since 2012 By Jason Arndt [email protected] The Catholic Central Hilltoppers approach each volleyball match with a calm and collected attitude, regardless of who they play. Winners of 21 straight entering Saturday’s WIAA Division 4 state championship, the […]
Drug charges issued in wake of fatal road incident
A Burlington man is charged with two drug offenses after a passenger in a car he was driving in April tumbled out of the vehicle and later died. Anthony E. Schmidt, 37, was charged Sept. 12 in Racine County Circuit Court with possession of marijuana, second and subsequent offense; and […]
Burlington hangs on to sweep Waukesha West, will play for 2nd straight state title
Demons tested in third game, advance to state title Saturday at 4 p.m. By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] GREEN BAY – For the fifth time in eight years, the Burlington High School girls volleyball team will play in a state championship match. The Lady Demons ripped through the Wolverines for […]
Walker closes the gap
Governor predicted growing economy would help campaign draw even By Jason Arndt Editor Although Gov. Scott Walker was down by five points in polls back in September, the Republican incumbent said at the time he was confident his campaign could close the gap by focusing on the growing economy and […]
Evers stakes future on kids
What’s best for children is best for state, he says By Jason Arndt Staff writer Democratic challenger Tony Evers and incumbent Republican Gov. Scott Walker are locked in a neck-and-neck race for the state’s highest office with mere days remaining before the Nov. 6 election. Recent polls have shown the […]
BREAKING: Catholic Central volleyball sweeps Newman Catholic, will play for state championship Saturday
Toppers set D4 state ace record, battle at 9 a.m. Saturday for state title By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] GREEN BAY – The moment doesn’t get too big for the Catholic Central volleyball team – and it easily could have in a WIAA Division 4 state semifinal Friday morning at the […]
Federal authorities investigating plane crash
Pilot from Illinois escaped unharmed By Jason Arndt Editor The Federal Aviation Administration has started its investigation into the crash of a seaplane, which ended up in Camp Lake on Monday, before the pilot swam ashore and got a ride home to Illinois. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said the […]