Practice partners finish illustrious careers in style By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Well into the ride home from Madison, Jared Krattiger realized he was still wearing his medal. After four years of waiting, it’s hard to blame him for not wanting to take it off. In his final match […]
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Sheriff’s Office arrests alleged pedophile
Man from Indiana was caught in online sting The Racine County Sheriff’s office has arrested an Indiana man who allegedly traveled to Wisconsin intending to have sex with who he believed to be 11- and 15-year-old girls. The arrest of Richard A. Barney, 56, of St. John, Ind., on Wednesday […]
Wrestler throws birthday bash
Freshman Halter captures state championship By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] What a way to celebrate a birthday. On Saturday night at the Kohl Center in Madison, one day before his 15th birthday, Burlington High School freshman Hayden Halter enjoyed an early present at the WIAA state wrestling tournament. The 106-pounder […]
Can’t cramp his style
Howell overcomes physical challenge to complete his 32nd Birkebeiner By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Wracked by leg cramps that unceremoniously relegated him to his worst time in 32 races, Burlington’s Don Howell had to wonder if Saturday’s American Birkebeiner cross country ski race would be his last. But by […]
Catholic Central’s Bleser shines in final act
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Burlington Co-op boys high school swimming coach Jake Hanson is refreshingly candid about Bailey Bleser’s performance at the WIAA Division 1 State Boys Swimming & Diving Championships. Bleser, who attends Catholic Central, advanced to state in the 200-yard individual medley, and finished 24th out […]
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Wracked by leg cramps that unceremoniously relegated him to his worst time in 32 races, Burlington’s Don Howell had to wonder if Saturday’s American Birkebeiner cross country ski race would be his last. But by Monday, the sun was shining, yoga class was invigorating and a bike ride was […]
PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Burlington overpowers Milton, Catholic Central season ends
Safar, bigs help awaken sluggish Demons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] After limping into the postseason with two tough losses last week, the Burlington boys basketball team had the perfect opportunity to right the ship Tuesday night in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal. But the visiting Milton Red Hawks, […]
Waterford ice fishing squad finishes season at state
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent It is seemingly every fisherman’s lament – catch more game fish. The Waterford Union High School ice fishing team felt the sting of that ages-old adage Feb. 17 in the 2018 Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association State Ice Fishing Championship in Minoqua. The Wolverines sent […]
Week of events raises funds for all-abilities playground
The Waterford High School National Honor Society had its NHS and Best Buddy inclusive week earlier this month. Activities throughout the week raised funds for an all-abilities playground to be built at Whitford Park. Among the events was casual and comfy jeans week. Schools and businesses that participated in the […]
Threat to ‘shoot up school’ leads to student’s arrest
A 15-year-old Union Grove High School student was arrested Monday on charges of making terrorist threats and disorderly conduct after school officials told authorities he had thoughts of “shooting up the school,” according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office. Other students reported the incident to school officials and said the […]
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