By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Deciding that Burlington residents value the quality of life benefits of a new community pool, the City Council on Tuesday voted to send the matter to a Nov. 8 referendum after learning estimates for the cost of the project have increased. On Tuesday morning, estimates for […]
Sports & Other News
CCHS football preview: New-look Toppers begin new era
Team must replace majority of offensive production with low numbers By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The odds are stacked against the 2016 Catholic Central varsity football team. Numbers are around 28 or 29 athletes, as opposed to totals in the mid-30s last year and 40s a few years ago. Gone […]
BHS football preview: Strong in the trenches
Third-year coach Tenhagen predicts Demons to win SLC By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Former Burlington High School standout wide receiver Steve Tenhagen returned to his alma mater as head coach in 2014 and has posted back-to-back winning seasons. While both regular seasons ended with a 5-4 record, it meant a […]
Head on approach: Schools take proactive stance on football concussions
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR The 2016 edition of “Friday Night Lights” – the prep football season – kicks off this week, bringing with it the spectacular plays and hard hits associated with the sport. With some of those hits come concussions – an injury that has gained more emphasis as […]
Aquaducks finish third in state competition
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It was a satisfying finish for the 40th incarnation of the Browns Lakes Aquaducks. Taking to the water in Wisconsin Rapids less than 48 hours after a severe storm ripped up the area, the Aquaducks finished its competitive season by taking third in the state in […]
Does high school football start too soon?
The high school football season is already two weeks in. Yes, kids don’t really get a summer anymore, with equipment day coming Aug. 1 this season and the first practice coming the next day. I’m looking at the high school baseball players who also play legion ball. Or even […]
Teachers’ union, district exchange pay proposals
Negotiations begin on contract for 2016-17 By Christopher Bennett Correspondent The Burlington Area School District and Burlington Education Association met Monday evening and started the process to agree on a new contract for bargained district personnel. The BEA is the union that represents those who opt to be members. Union […]
Village OKs rooming house rules
Ordinance regulates rental of private properties to guests By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove property owners considering renting out their homes will have to obtain a permit from the village, following a decision this week. After months of review and scrutiny, the Village Board on Aug. 8 officially minted the […]
Echo Park gazebo gets a makeover
Burlington Community Fund revitalizes popular performance venue By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After renovating the gazebo at Echo Park this spring, the Burlington Community Fund – which paid for the improvements – has gotten some strong reviews. “Very well received,” said Joel Weis, president of the Burlington Community Fund. Weis said […]
Burlington Barons still have shot at league title
Team tied atop Land O’Lakes with one game left By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Thanks to an infusion of young talent mixed with veteran stars, the Burlington Rotary Barons are battling for the top spot in the Land O’Lakes Southwest Division. The semi-pro baseball players, who play their home games […]
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