By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Maybe at some point, but not now. The Waterford Village Board overwhelmingly delivered this response as a proposed annual bulk item pick-up day went under the microscope. With early backing by the village’s Finance Committee, plans had been in motion to revise an existing contract with […]
Sports & Other News
STATE BASEBALL CHAMPS: Meet the Burlington Demons
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] On June 20 and June 21 at Ginger Beaumont Field, Southern Lakes Newspapers Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk caught up with the Burlington Demons, who are fresh off winning the school’s first state baseball championship. Burlington overcame a 4-0 deficit with six runs in the final two […]
Ten Club Park plans advance
New gazebo, river outlook area are included By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new gazebo, access to the Fox River and paying homage to the village’s history are among the features included in Ten Club Park’s concept plan, which has received backing from municipal officials. With expertise from such consultants as […]
DNR downplays cougar report
No evidence to back up Wheatland sighting, official says By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Despite a reported sighting of a cougar in the Town of Wheatland Tuesday, there was no evidence to support the claim, according to a Department of Natural Resource official. Wildlife Biologist Marty Johnson, who oversees both […]
New fire chief answers the call
Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty welcomes Fire Chief Alan Babe to the city after his hiring was officially approved at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Babe replaces Perry Howard, who resigned at the end of last year. (Photo by Jason Arndt)
This one’s for Shafe: Longtime Burlington High School team manager enjoying 40th year
Sheffer loves the kids, sports, and says he has many years left By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor [email protected] It’s a Tuesday afternoon, five days after the Burlington High School varsity baseball team won the program’s first state championship. Team manager David Sheffer wears a black Demons […]
VIDEO: Cowboys star Tony Romo speaks on Packers legend Brett Favre’s Hall of Fame induction
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Dallas Cowboys star quarterback and 1998 Burlington High School graduate returned home for his 13th annual Tony Romo Football Camp Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday’s session included a press conference, where various media outlets such as Milwaukee’s TMJ4 television station, the Racine Journal […]
Rockin’ on the river
Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns perform June 16 at Village Hall Park as part of the Waterford River Rhythms concert series. The eight-piece band played a variety of popular songs during the 2-1/2 hour concert. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
It’s wants vs. needs in Waterford
Budget crunch has village prioritizing expenses By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As budgetary constraints and anticipated shortfalls remain an ongoing issue of concern in the years ahead, officials in the Village of Waterford are re-examining a list of expenses for this year and beyond. The Village Board and Finance Committee held […]
Crash claims life of student athlete
Community rallies in memory of Taylor Skendziel By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the summer sun still bright, a handful of red balloons drifted slowly into the evening sky Saturday. Minutes earlier, friends and family of Taylor Skendziel circled around members of the Union Grove High School softball team as […]
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