Dressed in period costume Mary Ramstack (left) looks at Carol Knuth’s embroidery while Naomi Holthhaus watches her husband, Lyle Holthaus, playing his guitar. The group was part of the Half Point Historical Re-enactment at the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove from October 13 to 15. (Photo by […]
Sports & Other News
Woman who ‘wanted Burger King’ after drunken driving arrest, apprehended again
A Waterford woman who was arrested for drunken driving at about 6:50 p.m. Oct. 4 was apprehended a second time the same day after she ventured out for some food at Burger King, saying she didn’t “feel drunk anymore.” The 47-year-old was apprehended after she and another woman were heard […]
A losing battle
Emerald ash borer changes city’s landscape By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although the emerald ash borer weighs just a fraction of an ounce, the collective weight of its local infestation will put a considerable strain on municipal budgets and create a void on the landscape for years to come, […]
FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: Heads may explode for Waterford-Burlington rematch
Two rivals, only 8 miles apart. A long history of spirited competition that has at times boiled over. Mostly friendly adversaries, but let’s face it, these guys want to beat the tar off each other in every single sport, in the continual quest to see who’s better. As if […]
City votes to join county dispatch center
Move to consortium will eliminate jobs of five dispatchers By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council voted Tuesday to join Racine County’s consolidated dispatching consortium – a move that could save nearly $3 million over the next 12 years by eliminating the jobs […]
Dam repair nearly complete
Recent rain had Echo Lake on the rise By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington’s Echo Lake rose to near-normal levels early this week thanks to about three inches of rain that fell on the area this month. But the rise was short lived as city crews fully opened the […]
Burlington swimming clinches Southern Lakes title
Co-op captures title behind relays By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] LAKE GENEVA – This decade has mostly belonged to the Lake Geneva co-op swim team, which included athletes from Badger, Wilmot and Westosha Central. But this season, a new co-op is taking over, and Tuesday night it was fitting the […]
Waterford volleyball earns 1st conference championship since 2000
Burlington gains revenge, beating Wolverines in title match By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Under somewhat bizarre circumstances, the Southern Lakes Conference girls volleyball was over in record time Saturday at Elkhorn Area High School. Pouring rain engulfed the area, but inside the gym walls it only took the Burlington Demons […]
Burlington tennis goes down swinging at state
Doubles squads enjoyed strong seasons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With elite state competition at the WIAA Division 1 Oconomowoc Sectional, it was going to be a steep uphill climb for anyone from the Burlington tennis squad to advance to the state tournament. No. 1 doubles team Grace Boyle and […]
City Council set to vote on dispatching contract Tuesday
Move would result in the loss of 5.5 local dispatching jobs The City of Burlington Common Council on Tuesday evening will consider approving a contract to join the Racine County Communications Center for dispatching of local police, fire and rescue services. The matter is on the agendas of both the […]
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