Detour signs are in place on Monday as road construction crews get busy with removing the Highway 142 overpass at the southern end of McCanna Parkway. The $4 million state-funded project will create a roundabout intersection with McCanna Parkway that will serve as a second entrance to the Burlington High […]
Sports & Other News
Burlington’s Wallace breaks school long jump record
By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent Senior Megan Wallace made history Tuesday night at the Southern Lakes Conference track meet, breaking the school record in the long jump. Burlington High School hosted the event, which saw Wallace and fellow senior Leah Joslyn earn conference championships. Wallace finished with a jump […]
Scout’s vision spawns park plan
Prospective Eagle Scout looks to refresh vacant property with help from city By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Tommy Martin saw a blighted piece of property on State Street, the Burlington High School freshman recognized the potential of the property, which was abandoned after the owner left without paying nearly […]
Waterford slugs Burlington, sets up rematch for conference championship
Teams meet Thursday in Burlington with conference on line By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] For the second consecutive season, the Southern Lakes Conference baseball championship will come down to the final day of the conference season. And for the second straight year, Waterford and Burlington will battle in a high-stakes, […]
Burlington tennis hosts, shines at Racine County tournament
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With one of the best tennis facilities in Racine County, head coach Ken Savaglia and the Burlington varsity boys tennis team were proud to host the county tournament for the first time May 5 and 6. And thanks to some standout performances from a few […]
Police have DNA, but no suspect in attempted arson case
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Police have the DNA of a man they believe damaged and tried to set fire to buildings in the Town of Lyons but no suspect. A warrant was issued Oct. 12 for the arrest of a John Doe with a specific DNA profile who is […]
McMahon bounces back from injuries
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent And Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor After battling through nagging injuries, Union Grove senior Riley McMahon bounced back with a pair of victories at the Parker Invite at New Berlin West High School Friday, May 5. McMahon won the 1,600 with a time of 5:23.07 […]
Waterford tennis victory ensures winning record
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School boys tennis team won 6-1 May 8 at home against Delavan-Darien and ensured the program a winning record in Southern Lakes Conference dual meets. Waterford finished fourth May 6 in the Racine County Invitational, which took place at Burlington […]
CATHOLIC CENTRAL ROUNDUP: Kleins, Aldrich, Sassano lead Toppers
By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent It was an important week on the softball diamond for the Catholic Central Lady Toppers as ranked nonconference teams tested them during a busy stretch of games. During the Poynette Jamboree on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, Catholic Central played against […]
BASD approves staff changes
Batch of new teachers hired for next school year Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet called it simply, “hiring season.” And with that the School Board on May 8 approved a flurry of resignations, retirements and appointments. Most of the departures won’t take place until after the 2017-18 school year. […]
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