After a difficult year, Rescue Squad and mayor put focus on future By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After a tumultuous year that saw strained relations and drawn-out contract negotiations between the City of Burlington and the all-volunteer Burlington Rescue Squad, both sides are expressing optimism the situation is on […]
Sports & Other News
Waterford’s magical ride stops at sectional final
Waterford finishes season 23-3, best record since 2006 By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor This time, the comeback never came. What resulted was a gut-wrenching loss that left an entire team and community heartbroken, as reality sunk in that a strong chance to make it to state quickly turned into […]
Yorkville school registration set
Yorkville School’s 4- and 5-year-old 4K and kindergarten registration is March 31 and April 1. The 4- and 5-year-old kindergarten screening is from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with 4K on March 31 and 5K on April 1. Children must be 4 and 5 years old on or before Sept. […]
‘Annie’ gets her remake
BHS puts fresh take on musical from the 1940s By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As far as the drama department at Burlington High School goes, the 2014-15 school year is one of change. “This is kind of the first of a new era of musicals at BHS,” said Troy Everson, who […]
Village schedules meeting for Fox River drawdown issues
Riparian owners and all interested parties in the area are encouraged to attend a public informational meeting regarding applications by the Racine County Farm Drainage District for permits impacting the Fox River. The meeting will be held Monday, March 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Waterford Village Hall, 123 N. […]
WGSD superintendent search aims for May conclusion
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The search is on for Waterford Graded’s next superintendent. Plans call for the new leader of the four-school, K-8 school district to be named by early May. Current Superintendent Chris Joch in late January indicated he was resigning. He will continue to work for the district […]
Sun Prairie sinks Burlington in regional semifinal
Demons enjoy lead for three quarters, but Cardinals fly in 4th By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor For three quarters last Friday night in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal, the Burlington boys basketball team proved it can play with a much larger, Division 1 powerhouse. Unfortunately for the Demons, […]
Vos and Wanggaard set listening sessions
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, are holding joint listening sessions on Monday, March 23, in their Racine County districts. The sessions are an opportunity to hear from residents about the proposed 2015-17 biennial budget from Gov. Scott Walker. The schedule includes: • Burlington Council Chambers, […]
Walters gets the call
City agrees to hire its first female administrator By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington has reached a verbal agreement to hire Lake Forest, Ill., Assistant City Manager Carina Walters to fill the city’s vacant administrator post. Walters is scheduled to be in Burlington Tuesday to sign […]
Town prepares to draft a proposal for Village of Waterford policing
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a scenario with echos from decisions made a few years past, Town of Waterford officials agreed Monday night to offer a proposal for police services to the Village of Waterford. What is not reminiscent, however, is the likely cost of such an arrangement. While specific […]