By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent Trustee Teresa Holm was given a warm recognition and send off by the Union Grove Village Board of Trustees at the conclusion of Monday’s board meeting. “Teresa has always brought passion and commitment to her role,” said Village President Michael Aimone, before presenting her with […]
Sports & Other News
Annual meeting attracts just one speaker
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After five consecutive annual meetings with numerous speakers – and most against raising taxes – there was just one speaker at Monday night’s Burlington Area School District annual meeting. And Normandie Byrne, after explaining she had reached an age where she could speak her mind candidly, […]
Focused on savings
From left: Honeywell Building Solution’s Josh Hounsell, City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller and Focus on Energy’s Sarah Platt and Chris Seitz hand over a check for $26,486.36. The incentive check was for the digital HVAC controls and new well pump the city recently installed. Focus on Energy estimates that […]
No sleep ’til Green Bay: Burlington volleyball should contend for state crown
BURLINGTON VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW Three all-state performers back for state semifinalist By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The last time the Burlington girls varsity volleyball team returned three all-state players, it won the Division 1 state title – in only three games. OK, so they may not be the once-in-a-generation […]
Golf outing benefits family whose son battles heart defects
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Ryan and Sarah Boylen know perfectly well their situation isn’t unique – or in relation to others, as bad as it could be. While their adopted 3-year-old son, Gabe, was born with numerous heart defects – as Sarah explains, it’s “very complex” – they both know […]
Going, going … gone
A red sky at night is a sailor’s delight, as the old saying goes and it was accurate the morning after this spectacular sunset on Lake Beulah, near East Troy, last weekend. With autumn just around the corner, many area residents are trying to get the most out of the […]
Pedal power
Justin Kirchner, 6, of Brighton, bears down as he strives to go the longest distance during the pedal-power tractor pull at last week’s Kenosha County Fair. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
Suokko simply sensational for Union Grove golf
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The 2014 Union Grove girls golf season will be remembered as one of the best in program history. So what can the Broncos do for an encore this season? Encore performances won’t come easy for Union Grove, who graduated four-year starters Jorey Staven, […]
More signage to be added to high-speed area
By Rumasa Noor Correspondent After a discussion with the water, wastewater, stormwater, streets and parks commission in Union Grove, Martha Sheahan was able to convince the authorities to place traffic signs between Cardinal Lane and Pheasant Run at the meeting of August 17. Sheahan brought forward the issue to the […]
Property trade with local business approved
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While not originally on the agenda for Tuesday night, the City of Burlington Common Council voted to suspend its rules and vote on an agreement between the city and James B. Ratchek. Ratchek has a buyer for the property at 400 South Pine Street – Jim’s […]
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