Waterford 4, Burlington 2 Rematch Thursday is a battle of aces in Krause, Guenther By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It’s exactly what Burlington head coach Scott Staude wanted – a big-game atmosphere. Tuesday’s Southern Lakes Conference two-game series opener at Beaumont Field in Burlington felt like a WIAA […]
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Changing of the guard: Union Grove soccer bests Burlington for first time since 2010
GIRLS SOCCER: Union Grove 3, Burlington 0 Broncos finally get over hump, knock off overmatched Demons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Sean Jung looked like he just won the lottery. Nobody has wanted to beat five-time defending Southern Lakes Conference girls soccer champion Burlington more than the young Union […]
CATHOLIC CENTRAL ROUNDUP: Robson-led softball squad still perfect in Metro Classic Conference
By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent It almost got away from them, but the Catholic Central softball squad hung on for the victory against Kenosha Tremper Monday, April 30. Freshman Laine Dirksmeyer sparked a four-run first inning for Catholic Central. She would end the game with three hits, two runs […]
Waterford girls capture county crown
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls track team finished first in eight events and won the Racine County Track & Field Invitational April 28 at Union Grove High School. The Waterford boys finished second to Racine Case High School. The Wolverines hosted their own […]
On the case: Seils becomes city’s first female investigator
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent When Rachael Seils began with the City of Burlington Police Department eight years ago, she knew where she wanted her next step to be. She had an eye on becoming an investigator – and when that opportunity opened up, she jumped at the chance. And a […]
Village asked to assist with Graham Library maintenance
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a proposed cost-saving maneuver, officials overseeing the Graham Public Library have asked for municipal assistance within village hall for maintenance related projects on a recurring basis. Members of the Graham Public Library Board sent the Village Board a letter about maintenance needs at the Union […]
Sentencing delayed in sex assault case
Local man is already convicted of same charge in Kenosha County By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Although Douglas Richmond did not enter a formal plea as originally scheduled on April 30, the 42-year-old former teacher convicted of having sex with a student in Kenosha County could face a similar fate […]
Bark for Life
Marha Mehring shows her dog, Kai, some affection during the Bark for Life walk on April 22 at Waterford High School. The event raised $6,200 for the fight against cancer. For a full story and more photos from the event see the May 4 edition of the Waterford Post.
Shock value
Well-preserved hearse earns local man a spot on Discovery TV show By Dan Truttschel Correspondent What grew from a simple interest has turned into somewhat of an obsession for Waterford’s Rocky Fluegge. And he admits it’s a bit on the odd side. Maybe even morbid. Fluegge is a full-time car […]
City Council rejects senior center lease
Aldermen don’t favor rent-free pact for 2018 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After several months of negotiating a lease agreement with Burlington Senior Center officials, the Burlington Common Council rejected the proposal at Tuesday’s meeting. The sticking point of the agreement, according to District 3 Alderman Jon […]