Flood victim now calls tragedy ‘best thing that ever happened to us’ By Mike Ramczyk Staff Writer It’s been one year since the fateful day that changed Nicole Gramhofer’s life. The former Wisconsin Street resident had the Fox River in her backyard, and when eight inches of rain deluged the […]
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BASD picks $43.6 million referendum option
It’s less costly than previous options and it still includes new middle school By Alex Johnson Corresponent Burlington Area School District voters will likely get a chance to vote Nov. 6 on a $43.6 million referendum seeking approval to build a new middle school and complete a sweeping list of […]
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Burlington Area School District voters will likely get a chance to vote Nov. 6 on a $43.6 million referendum seeking approval to build a new middle school and complete a sweeping list of repairs and upgrades to other district buildings. The latest referendum question is $26 million less than […]
After devastating injuries derail senior season, Klug back and better than ever
Demons’ all-time leading scorer overcomes several injuries, shines in all-star game By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Just a few short months ago, Nick Klug, Burlington High School’s all-time leading scorer, saw what should’ve been a dominant senior season cut short due to injury. While his team struggled without its top […]
Don’t panic just yet, these Milwaukee Brewers are for real
The most wins in the National League. Rumors of being the front-runner for one of the top sluggers in the game. A guy they call ‘Zeus’ resembling the God that his name implies. A record five all-stars. There is a lot going right for the Milwaukee Brewers, who sit […]
Volleyball camp coming to Waterford
Any young girl who wants to learn how to play volleyball will soon enjoy the opportunity to learn from one of the area’s better coaches. Ashley Ingish, head coach of the Waterford Union High School volleyball team, and the Wolverines are hosting the Waterford Volleyball Youth Camp and Skill Clinics […]
Greatest story never shown: Filming nearly complete on first Tony Romo documentary
“Now or Never” movie will document the rise of Tony Romo, Burlington community By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent Tony Romo will be the subject of a new documentary about his meteoric, unique rise to football superstardom. The Texas-based video production group ZGN Productions is at the head of the […]
Right next door
Burlington police didn’t have to travel far Monday afternoon to respond to a car crash at the corner of Jefferson and Dodge streets in the city’s downtown Monday. This car ended up crashing into and knocking down a light pole that came to rest on an overhead utility line. According […]
School Board cuts cost of referendum options
Change comes in response to survey showing lower tax tolerance By Alex Johnson Correspondent The Burlington Area School District Board of Education narrowed the options for a potential November referendum to three Monday. A final vote is expected later this month. The three options are: Option 1, estimated at $48.1 […]
Tricky pickle leads to walk-off winner for Burlington Barons
Late call pays off as former Barons star is duped By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – After two decades of pacing the dugout with Burlington High School varsity baseball head coach Scott Staude, assistant coach Ryan Hoffman has learned a few tricks of the trade – stuff you can’t […]
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