Klein, Allen come through in clutch for 2-0 Demons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] All signs pointed to the first loss of the season Tuesday evening for the Burlington softball team. Then magic happened. Down 6-3 in their last at-bat, the Demons rallied for four runs with no outs and […]
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TLC to host program on opioid crisis
Presentation is Thursday at Veterans Terrace By Alex Johnson Correspondent Celebrating 25 years of service, the Transitional Living Center, or TLC, will host a presentation titled “Responding to the Opioid Epidemic,” a program to raise awareness of the opioid crisis in western Racine county. Scheduled at Veteran’s Terrace on Apr. […]
BASD seeks applicants for School Board
Candidates sought for seat help by former board president By Alex Johnson Correspondent The Burlington Area School District is accepting applications from residents interested in completing the term of School Board member Jim Bousman, who resigned last week while he and his wife recover from injuries suffered in a car […]
They got the power: Waterford powerlifting squad flexes at nationals
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The Waterford High School powerlifting team was a force at the USA Powerlifting High School Nationals March 22-25 in Appleton. The Waterford boys junior varsity raw team took first place, while the varsity boys equipped team took fifth. Out of the 10 Wolverine […]
Village considering bridge design elements in preparation for 83-20 work
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Behind-the-scenes planning on next year’s long-discussed reconstruction of highways 83 and 20 in the Village of Waterford is near the end of the road. Village officials continue to work with the state Department of Transportation on several granular details, including the appearance of the bridge going […]
City gets $100,000 in settlement of trash contract dispute
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington will receive a $100,000 settlement from its former trash and recycling collection contractor as part of an out-of-court settlement approved by the Common Council March 20. The city sued Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste Midwest – formerly known as Veolia […]
A place to be one with nature
Officials at Bong to break ground on outdoor classroom By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It’s been 10 years in the making, but staff and volunteers with the Richard Bong State Recreation Area can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. And next week, they’ll see shovels go into […]
SEASON PREVIEW: Catholic Central soccer features youth movement
Major overhaul: Lady Toppers must replace six seniors By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent For the Catholic Central girls soccer team, last year’s newbies are this year’s seasoned veterans. The Lady Toppers lost six graduating seniors after last season, and this season have added six new players, three of whom […]
Top heavy: Ludwig leads Burlington tennis squad loaded at 1’s
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Coming off an average season, longtime Burlington boys tennis coach Ken Savaglia is hoping for a few more wins this spring. If the Demons are going to sniff anywhere near the top of the SLC, senior leaders Jacob Ludwig and Andrew Zeman will be […]
Longtime assistant coach takes over Union Grove baseball
Broncos squad loaded with pitching By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent A deep pitching staff makes life easier for any baseball coach. Especially for first-year Union Grove baseball coach Nathan Meyer. Meyer was named the Bronco coach last fall after veteran coach Michael Arendt stepped down to take the Athletic […]