By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As next week’s general election inches closer, City of Burlington Alderman Jon Schultz jokingly painted a picture of what the polls in Burlington could be like. “I have no idea what will happen with the pool,” Schultz said Tuesday night, laughing a little while harkening back […]
Sports & Other News
Team chemistry, versatility lift Burlington volleyball to state
Lady Demons secure 7th state trip in eight years By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Burlington senior Megan Wallace stood on one side of the net Tuesday evening at Burlington High School, serving the ball. On the other side were her Demons teammates, each laying face-down on the court. Wallace’s goal […]
This Milwaukee Brewers fan is rooting for the Chicago Cubs in tonight’s World Series
Did I love the movie Major League? Yes. Have I owned both an Indians and Cubs hat growing up? Yes. So who do I root for tonight, a lovable loser in Cleveland that represents the Brewers’ old division or a hate-able loser in Chicago that makes my skin crawl […]
Union Grove soccer’s record-breaking season ends in regional semifinal
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent In a season that saw the Union Grove boys soccer team give up the least amount of goals in school history, the Broncos seemingly had a good chance of holding a one-goal lead against Wauwatosa East Thursday, Oct. 20. Unfortunately for the Broncos, Wauwatosa […]
Waterford volleyball goes down swinging
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Myah Kurhajec went down swinging in her final match as a member of the Waterford Union High School girls volleyball team. Kurhajec and the Wolverines lost three tight sets Oct. 20 at Germantown in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal match, and their season […]
Area schools exceed state averages
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As scores from state’s Forward and ACT exams became available in the last week, proficiency averages in English and math are down throughout the state. However, area schools performed above the average for the most part and, in some cases, produced some of the highest scores […]
Running free: Union Grove’s McMahon qualifies for state, commits to D1 college
Editor’s Note: Riley McMahon’s state performance will be chronicled in Friday’s Westine Report, which can be picked up at Union Grove area businesses. By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent To the four runners on the Waukesha West cross country team – you just made the list. That was Union […]
District urged to insure against cyber threats
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District’s insurance consultant advised the School Board Monday to protect itself from cyber liability. In short, when the district renews its liability insurance on Nov. 27, it will have to choose a separate plan for cyber liability. John Erickson and David Kruse […]
Man found dead in submerged car
A towing company prepares to pull a vehicle found submerged in a Town of Brighton marsh Saturday. (Photo by Jason Arndt) Authorities believe he is missing Racine County man By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Although positive identification has not be released, authorities say they believe a man reported missing in […]
Cold case suspect pleads no contest
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After more than 19 years, the prime suspect in the death of a 14-year-old Illinois runaway has been convicted. James P. Eaton, who was arrested in April of 2014, pled no contest to amended charges Oct. 25 in Racine County Circuit Court. Eaton’s initial charge of […]
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