By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With an eye toward growing the local economy, Village of Waterford officials this week voted to renew the community’s relationship with experts working at the county level. For several years, the village has enlisted the services of an expert within the Racine County Economic Development Corporation. […]
Sports & Other News
Cottonpicker site eyed for offices
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For years, The Cottonpicker Restaurant was one of the Burlington area’s landmarks. Then, in October 2012, the restaurant closed as owner Bill Foster retired, ending a 36-year run. But now, the building that has sat empty for two years will get a makeover. The City of […]
Waterford golfers among Racine County’s best
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford High School girls golf team needed no validation they are among the elite teams in southeast Wisconsin, but now there is proof. Even in the midst of a tough day, the Wolverines finished third in the Racine County Invitational Sept. 8 at […]
Area students named National Merit semifinalists
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Two area students have been named as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Callum Leemkuil-Schuerman of Burlington High School and Madison Lindeman of Waterford were both named semifinals from the state of Wisconsin. Approximately 16,000 semifinalists are named nation-wide. About 90 percent of those students […]
UW-Whitewater football features local talent
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent After tying a school record with 10 touchdowns in a 73-7 season-opening victory over Waldorf (Iowa), defending national champion UW-Whitewater has the talent to win its sixth NCAA Division 3 football national championship in nine years. And there’s plenty of local talent leading the […]
Elkhorn stuns Delavan, gains sole possession of first place in SLC
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent DELAVAN – It was cold, rainy, and downright sloppy at Delavan-Darien High School Friday night. Or as Elkhorn High School’s football team put it – Elkhorn weather. The big and strong Elks passed just twice in the game, but wore down the Comets’ defense […]
With kindest egrets
A large group of great egrets recently took up residence at Burlington’s Echo Lake Park dam. The egrets are not known to normally be in the area, but seemed perfectly at home at the dam Tuesday. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Chief says he’s focused on positive changes
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Close to a month after Burlington Area Rescue Squad took its complaints to the press about City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard, the chief responded last week. Howard, sitting down with City Administrator Kevin Lahner, took the high road on the accusations made that he […]
Week 4 Football Predictions: Separating the men from the boys
The football season is starting to get really exciting. Gone are meaningless nonconference games, and we’re fully enamored in the conference season. Last week, I almost went a perfect 9-0 with my picks (thanks East Troy). But I’ll still take 8-1 and a solid 21-8 start to the season. […]
Deputies saving lives with Narcan
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, the drug Narcan – an opiate antagonist that can reverse a heroin overdose – is another lifesaving tool. He got proof of that in the last few months, as the Narcan being carried by Racine County Sheriff’s deputies has saved […]