While M.T. – short for Mary Therese – Boyle has enjoyed a life working with books and libraries, she admitted recently she was looking for a new challenge. So, after meeting Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave when introduced by former county exec Jim Ladwig, Boyle found herself intrigued. “I […]
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Whitford Park pole coming down, but could be replaced
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A dilapidated flagpole is coming down at Whitford Park, but several Village of Waterford officials have said the days of offering a patriotic monument are not over. In recent months, several village panels, including the Public Works Committee, have discussed the state of the flagpole, and […]
Schneider steps up to fill board hole
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Waterford Village Board is once again up to full capacity with a resident agreeing to fill a spot on the seven-member elected body as a sitting member left in protest. James Schneider was officially sworn in as a trustee of the board Aug. 10. Late […]
Raising the roof raises questions at council
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor An unplanned roof repair at one of the two city-owned Burlington airport buildings drew some ire Tuesday night. After working to install gutters on the 703 building, workers found rust on the fascia below the roof. The airport committee approved a $25,000 expenditure to make the […]
Tully, defense lift Burlington past Racine Case in opener
Senior QB scores 5 TD’s in first start By Jason Arndt Sports Correspondent RACINE – It did not take long before Burlington High School solved the Eagles defensive scheme in Friday’s 35-21 opening night win at Racine Case High School. After a scoreless first quarter, Demons senior quarterback Cal […]
Southern Lakes Conference football stronger than ever
Year after year, people, myself included at times, tend to disregard the Southern Lakes Conference in football due to lack of talent, lack of competition or whatever the topic of negativity is that day. Sure, the SLC isn’t the Classic 8, or the Big Eight, or the Greater Metro. […]
WEEK 1 FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: When in doubt, improvise
WARNING: This is a semi-serious, entertaining look at this week’s high school football games, fully equipped with playful banter, attempts at analysis and old-fashioned tomfoolery. The fact that nobody has played yet poses a serious threat to my predicting ability. So lay back, put your funny hats on, and […]
Waterford football features new QB, same old tough defense
Wolverines an SLC favorite, Bakken says Burlington is biggest challenge By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Right now is a good time to remember that the Waterford High School football team has won a share of the Southern Lakes Conference title and advanced to the WIAA Division 2 playoffs in […]
CATHOLIC CENTRAL FOOTBALL: Dynamic duo’s final act
Kresken, Heiligenthal will lead Toppers this season By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor With the departure of more than 1,000 yards of total offense from last year’s 8-3, Level 2 playoff-qualifying Catholic Central football team, the passing game will feature all new faces. The running game, however, isn’t going anywhere. […]
Can I get an encore? Burlington built for 2nd straight title
BURLINGTON FOOTBALL PREVIEW Tully, Tiedt lead offense, defense for Demons By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Burlington High School football program went out and got its hometown boy, and he delivered. Second-year Demon head coach Steve Tenhagen’s formula for success in 2014 was simple: a dual-threat quarterback, weapons all […]