By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Culture. It’s something Burlington High School volleyball head coaches Dan Lynch and Teri Leach preach to no end. To Leach, the word involves a committed front from day one of summer open gyms, where girls from all classes are on the same page about […]
Sports & Other News
Property owner given time to fix Main Street buildings
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While two buildings in the heart of Union Grove are not up to snuff, from the village’s standpoint, elected officials have opted to give the property owner more breathing room in seeking remedies. Meeting as a joint body, the Village Board and Plan Commission on Aug. […]
Clearing the air
City raises lake level, halts odor By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After initially being turned down by officials with the Department of Natural Resources, City of Burlington Administrator Carina Walters succeeded late last week in convincing the state agency to allow city officials to raise the level of water […]
WEEK 3 FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: The real season begins
We’re still a week removed from the start of school, but the high school football season will be one-third complete by the end of this weekend. Does anyone else find that strange? The unintentional boys of summer kick off Week 3 Friday night with the beginning of the real […]
School tax rate likely to fall despite levy hike
Alex Johnson Correspondent It appears the property tax rate needed to support the Burlington Area School District budget this year will be about five cents less than last year, Superintendent Peter Smet said Tuesday. “That’s real early and unofficial,” Smet said, “so it could change.” If the estimate holds, however, […]
Injury-plagued Catholic Central falls in home opener
Pacers rack up 300 rushing yards despite losing QB By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Tough luck doesn’t begin to describe the misfortunes of the 2017 Catholic Central varsity football team. Playing with about 20 guys, three of which are seniors, including two seniors that are playing varsity football […]
Remains found in Yorkville spark murder investigation
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department has launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the remains of a 28-year-old Milwaukee woman in the Town of Yorkville Wednesday. The remains, which were found near South Sylvania Avenue just north of Highway KR, have been identified as Audrey Scott, 28, according to a […]
Going to the Walworth County Fair?
Here’s what you need to know The 168th Walworth County Fair opened Wednesday and runs through Labor Day at fairgrounds along Highway 11 in Elkhorn. The fair is open 7 a.m. to midnight, except Labor Day when it closes at 8 p.m. General parking on the fairgrounds is free. VIP […]
Ready for a big splash
Groundbreaking for new aquatic center is Tuesday As members of the Burlington Community Pool Board removed furniture and equipment from the soon-to-be demolished facility on Amanda Street Sunday, a sense of anticipation rose through the dreary rain. “The last two years have been very exciting designing a pool that would […]
Waterford tennis wins first invite of season
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls tennis team won its first trophy of the season in its first invitational of the season. Waterford went undefeated in dual meet competition Aug. 15 and won the Delavan-Darien Invitational at Delavan-Darien High School in Delavan. The Wolverines […]
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