Thundershowers on Monday evening gave way to several inches of wet, heavy snow early Tuesday morning – snow that closed local schools and made driving treacherous, but coated the landscape in a refreshing mantle of white. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Sports & Other News
Duckpin bowling center plan scrapped
Owner abandons project, city moves to revoke liquor license By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A plan to renovate a long vacant property on Milwaukee Avenue into the first duckpin bowling alley in Burlington was scrapped, according to city officials, who told the Common Council Tuesday the owner has abandoned the […]
A man for all seasons
Prailes’ community services honored with Rotary’s Humanitarian Award By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Described as someone who steps in even before he’s asked to help, Bob Prailes has left a trail of sweat and kindness in his wake as a volunteer for causes and organizations throughout Burlington. “There isn’t […]
A hot time on the cold town
Burlington’s Hot ChocolateFest features activities to celebrate the season Burlington is celebrating all things winter this weekend during the second annual Hot ChocolateFest hosted by the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce. Among the featured events are skating, storytelling, a pond hockey tournament, hot chocolate and chili contests, broomball and a […]
ROUNDUP: Outside shooting sparks Burlington
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] After a rough blowout loss in a pivotal Southern Lakes clash at Westosha Central last week, the Burlington boys basketball team found its stroke on the road Tuesday night. It was raining 3’s, as the Demons hit eight triples, a season high, in a 54-48 […]
The man behind the curtain
Educator, volunteer Kahl to have court named in his honor By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Imagine a Wisconsin Badger lifer calling himself a gopher. That’s the word Ron Kahl uses to describe what he does for the Burlington community. He isn’t the head coach or even the assistant coach. In […]
Burlington swimmers nab 4th in Manitowoc
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Burlington Co-op head swim coach Jake Hanson said the Demons turned in a very solid showing Jan. 13 in the Manitowoc Invitational. The Demons swim Jan. 23 at the Burlington Wellness Center against Badger Co-op. Burlington Co-op consists of swimmers from Burlington, Waterford, Union […]
Willis continues to lead Union Grove wrestling
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent After another impressive week on the mats, Union Grove wrestler Cade Willis is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, the freshman is getting stronger. Willis pinned Lucas Johnson of Waterford Friday, Jan. 12 and then pinned five more wrestlers 14 hours later […]
Local basketball stars down, but not out
It’s not easy being a high school athlete. Nowadays, specialization has parents in a frenzy, driving kids all over the state and perhaps the country in pursuit of a college scholarship, or even just a spot, or more simply minutes, on the varsity team. Basketball is no different. Whether it’s […]
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