By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Common Council’s decision last week to switch to the county-run Communication Center for police and emergency dispatching came down to the belief the county has the equipment, staffing levels, training and financial resources to deliver better service for less money, according to […]
Sports & Other News
An a-mazing time at Autumn Fest
Audriana Thompson (from left), 6, Lachlan Roesing, 9 months, and Ellie Ehlen, 2, of Burlington ride on pedal-powered farm equipment as they navigate a hay-bale maze at Burlington’s Autumn Festival in Wehmhoff Square Saturday. The inaugural festival featured a barbecue rib dinner, vendors and other fall-themed events. (Photo by […]
Local students exceed averages in state exam
BASD students fell short in two areas By Alex Johnson Correspondent The Burlington Area School District students scored above the state average in 15 of 17 grade and subject levels on the Wisconsin Forward exam last year, according to district officials. Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services Connie Zinnen reported Monday […]
Season ends for Union Grove football
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Having to battle physically-dominant Waterford and Lake Geneva Badger in consecutive weeks is tough way to end a season. Although Union Grove didn’t yield the desired results, it certainly didn’t back down from the fight. Union Grove (3-6, 2-5) trailed 21-7 at halftime before […]
Waterford cross country repeats as conference champs
Butscher, Radobicky advance to state meet Editor’s Note: On Saturday, Josh Butscher and Kelsey Radobicky finished in the top five at the Arrowhead Sectional and advanced to this weekend’s state cross country meet in Wisconsin Rapids. Please check out Friday’s Waterford Post for the complete story. By Chris Bennett […]
Dover might pursue incorporation to prevent annexation
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The recent news Foxconn is laying roots in Mount Pleasant has elected officials in at least one neighboring township contemplating their future. Town of Dover’s board briefly discussed the prospect of incorporating into a village at its monthly meeting Oct. 9 on the heels of the […]
Bathed in orange
Burlington’s Echo Lake is colored in an orange glow as the sun sets Friday across a sky that appears to be hand-painted. (Photo by Jacqueline Nadolski)
City to borrow for flood relief
Nearly $1.5 million still needed for infrastructure repairs By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Faced with nearly $2 million in damages from July’s flood, and without any federal disaster aid, the Burlington Common Council authorized borrowing nearly $1.5 million at Tuesday’s meeting. According to City Finance Director Steve […]
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Overtime 2-point pass denied as Waterford edges Burlington
Waterford erases 21-7 second half deficit, will play #1 Monona Grove By Chris Bennett and Mike Ramczyk [email protected] WATERFORD – Every armchair quarterback that ever screamed, ‘Why didn’t they go for two?’ got their wish answered in Friday night’s WIAA Division 2 Level 1 playoff game between Burlington and […]
Burlington boys volleyball clinches outright SLC championship
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] You would have to go back to the Tim Gesteland era to find the last time the Burlington boys volleyball team won a conference championship. Gesteland, who started the program in 1997, led the Demons to three state tournament trips, including a state runner-up […]
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