By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Jordan Brekke at No. 4 singles and Emelie Allen and Olivia Cammers at No. 3 doubles each won titles and led the Waterford Union High School girls tennis team to a second-place finish Sept. 27 in the Racine County Invitational. The Wolverines played […]
Sports & Other News
DeRosier earns personal best at Chocolate City Invite
Burlington junior top Demon finisher By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] According to Burlington cross country coach Matt Nie, it’s the stuff that runners dream of – dirt, hills and cool temperatures. Mix in a bright sunshine with ideal fall colors, and the first Chocolate City Invite held at Richard Bong […]
BHS considers dumping class rank
New system would weigh several factors of performance By Alex Johnson Correspondent Principal Eric Burling and teacher Jim Dennert of Burlington High School gave a presentation to the Burlington Area School District Curriculum Committee Monday about the possibility of switching from a class rank system to a laude-point system. Currently, […]
Village reviewing high school’s referendum-fueled expansion plans
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Voters will have a say in Union Grove High School’s expansion plans during next month’s $7.85 million referendum question. District officials, however, are not wasting any time in setting the stage for the ambitious project, which is aimed at benefiting the high school’s agriculture, industrial arts […]
Hearing set for former teacher in sex assault case
Richmond, 41, is accused of having sex with students By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With trials pending in both Racine and Kenosha county circuit courts, a former Kenosha teacher and Waterford pastor accused of having sexual contact with students had one court proceeding adjourned this week, and is awaiting the […]
Scouts to play game of Clue in downtown
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Hundreds of Boy Scouts, friends and family members will descend upon downtown Burlington Saturday for an event labeled: Clue, Scouting Edition. The scouts and others will visit 30 local businesses and agencies, collecting clues along the way as they attempt to solve the […]
Burlington batters Wilmot to clinch first playoff berth since 2014
Demons lifted by late field goal By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Cora Anderson picked one heck of a time to make her first field goal of the season. The Burlington football team’s sophomore kicker, who had fallen inches shy on several attempts this season, finally boomed one through […]
Scout overwhelmed by success of park project
It’s named Martin’s Square in his family’s honor By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Aspiring Eagle Scout Tommy Martin admits he’s a bit overwhelmed by the thought that his seemingly simple suggestion rallied a community and created a showcase park for the city. When he first approached Mayor Jeannie Hefty […]
Village backs plan to keep geese off parkland
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village of Waterford officials are hoping a natural repellent will mitigate ongoing concerns of geese disrupting vegetation on village-owned parkland. The Village Board on Sept. 25 voted to use Flight Control Plus, a solution touted as environmentally friendly, yet effective, in managing geese and other feathered […]
Rolling thunder
Tractors make their way down Dover Line Road in Waterford on Sunday during the 22-mile Tractorcade. The event, organized by the Waterford Lion’s Club, culminated with a chicken barbecue at Whitford Park. (Photo by Toni Schneider)
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