By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As host Eric Erickson likes to say, you never know what you’re going to get when you step in for open mic night at The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine. Last week, it just happened to be a marriage proposal. Tim Mocarski, a former Burlington […]
Sports & Other News
Residents back WUHS to decrease levy
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Although several pieces of the puzzle still need assembling, plans are in motion to decrease Waterford Union High School’s property tax levy 0.02 percent for the new school year. Several dozen residents attended WUHS’ annual meeting Aug. 24 and voted unanimously in favor of the proposal. […]
Union Grove boys volleyball eager to take next step
Third-year program joins newly-formed Southern Lakes Conference By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Now in its third year as a varsity sport, the Union Grove boys volleyball team is ready to shed its moniker of a fledgling program. With a strong returning core of starters back to compete in the […]
Reineman’s consolidating Burlington stores
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington’s two Reineman’s True Value stores have begun the process of consolidating into one store. Previously, the store was in two different buildings in Burlington Square – the main hardware store, and the outdoor/sports center. By the end of the year, the store will be located […]
Colors of the sky
The sun sets Sunday evening, the day before Labor Day. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Airport to study runway expansion
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Officials at the Burlington Municipal Airport will study the possibility of lengthening a runway due to safety issues. Mayor Jeannie Hefty announced on her Facebook page Tuesday that the Airport Committee had voted at its meeting Aug. 25 to request a study for extending the main […]
Aquaducks skier released from hospital
A member of the Browns Lakes Aquaducks was taken by Flight for Life to Froedtert on Thursday evening following a bad landing on a jump. Jaci Bever of the Aquaducks confirmed the situation Friday, but was also able to say the skier – who is not being named at […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: The real season begins
Waterford-Wilmot highlights start of SLC season Burlington football coach Steve Tenhagen consoled his team in the postgame huddle after last week’s loss at Racine Horlick. After a 28-12 loss, he told his guys that the “real season” begins this week. Tenhagen is exactly right, as he’s referring to the […]
City in good financial shape
But five-year outlook includes capital expenses, rate hikes By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In spite of uncertainty regarding mandated changes and potential capital projects, the City of Burlington Common Council got a relatively cheery financial outlook from consultant Ehlers and Associates Tuesday night. In a two-hour workshop designed to brief […]
Waterford pushes state for Fox River funding
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the Waterford Waterway Management District was wrapping up its survey of riparian owners – trying to gauge whether there is support to move forward with a proposed dredging project – Town of Waterford Chairman Tom Hincz is trying once again to get the state to […]
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