by Julie Rossman Correspondent The Fourth Annual Inspired by Ryan Arts Fair is coming to the Union Grove Elementary School gymnasium on Saturday, March 28. Event coordinators are currently looking for donations from local artists to be sold at the event, with all proceeds going to the MACC Fund (Midwest […]
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A sign of the times? Rochester examines need for address signs
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Nearly six years have passed since the town and village of Rochester consolidated into one municipality, and efforts to recognize the new arrangement continue. The most recent issue concerns property address signs and whether there should now be uniformity throughout the village. Most properties in the […]
Burlington wrestling captures fourth straight team state berth
Thirteen of 14 individuals move on to sectionals By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On Tuesday night in a Division 1 team sectional final at Kenosha Bradford, Burlington’s chances at a fourth straight team state tournament were fading fast. The Demon grapplers jumped out to a 21-12 lead but […]
Catholic Central hoops rolling at the right time
Toppers on first three-game winning streak By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Catholic Central boys basketball team recently had its first taste of sustained success this season. And after a one-point loss Feb. 10, the Toppers have reeled off consecutive wins for the second time this season and are […]
City makes call to move forward with pool study
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For now, the City of Burlington will have to wait to find out what to do with its outdoor pool, but plans are in place to study the issue. The Common Council decided Tuesday night to move forward with the first stages of a planned potential […]
UPDATE: Third now charged with felony child sexual assault in Waterford
A 21-year-old man and two Waterford-area teens have been charged with child sexual assaults police say occurred at an underage drinking party held Feb. 13 in the Village of Waterford. Stone Hudson, 21, Waterford, was charged Feb. 20 with second-degree sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. He also faces […]
The good side of sports: Delavan special ed student realizes hoops dream
Sports aren’t only about winning or losing. Sometimes, they’re about putting yourself out there and showing vulnerability, no matter the situation. On Friday night in Delavan, the Burlington and Delavan-Darien girls basketball teams gave one inspirational player the chance to live out her dream of playing high school basketball. […]
City administrator finalists named
List includes two internal candidates By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the list was evolving as of Tuesday night, seven finalists have been identified for the Burlington city administrator position. Two of the seven finalists are from out of state, while two others are internal candidates from current city staff. The […]
Popped right
Mariah Hegemann smiles from her booth at the Waller Elementary School learning fair last week. Students at Waller – and at St. Charles Borromeo School the same night – displayed all kinds of projects that showed knowledge on everything from rabbits to popcorn. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Two candidates advance after Dover Town Chairman election vote
In the Feb. 17 Dover Town Chairman primary election, voters selected incumbent Thomas Lembcke (100 votes, 46 percent) and former supervisor Mario Denoto (83, 38 percent). Eliminated in Tuesday’s vote was resident Mario Lena (31, 14 percent). Lena ran a campaign promising to root out what he alleged to be […]