By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With an eye toward getting the most bang for their buck, Town of Waterford officials are contemplating a proposal to shift all or a portion of the municipality’s funds to a new financial institution. Town Chairman Tom Hincz brought representatives of Union Grove-based Community State Bank […]
Sports & Other News
Experienced Burlington volleyball eyes return to Green Bay
Entire starting lineup back from sectional final run By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Volleyball is becoming a way of life in the city of Burlington. For three decades now, the Demons have been the gold standard in terms of area volleyball success, with back-to-back Division 1 state championships in […]
Robin Williams’ night makes impact
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When the world loses an icon, responses roll in. When the world loses an icon like Robin Williams – in particular, to the horror of suicide – people stand up and make statements. Such was the situation Aug. 28 at Plaza Theater in Burlington. What started […]
Nude yoga classes offer freedom
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor On a breezy Saturday morning at Sun Ray Hills in the Town of Burlington, a handful of people gather at a campsite, intent of finding peace and relaxation through yoga. That it is done, by most members, completely in the nude just offers an additional sense […]
Too cool for school in Union Grove
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent They’re at it again – and this time, they’re kicking it old school. Jordan Hein and Mitchell Brachmann, physical education and science teachers, respectively, at Union Grove High School, unveiled their third annual back-to-school video last week, just before the bells once again started sounding. As […]
Burlington, Tenhagen capture first win behind Burling’s 5 TDs
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor UNION GROVE – Senior quarterback Brad Burling accounted for five touchdowns, and the Burlington football team finished the game on a 28-0 run Friday night to run away with a 42-14 victory over host Union Grove. The victory was the first of the season […]
Uhlenhake becomes second head coach in program history
2010 BHS grad has big shoes to fill By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Nowadays, the Burlington boys volleyball program expects success. Only in its 18th year, the Demons have appeared at state four times already and were a couple games away from state championship in 2012. The idea […]
PREDICTIONS: Conference season kicks off with SLC blockbusters
Two weeks are down, and the fun, let’s-see-what-we-have games are behind us. Play time’s over. Conference seasons are starting across the state, and that means high school football is starting to get interesting. Winning four of seven conference games guarantees a playoff spot, so the ramifications are colossal beginning […]
Rochester debates hiring DPW help
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a harsh winter, it was put on the backburner. But a plea from several village staffers has prompted Rochester’s elected officials to reconsider adding at least one part-time person to the department of public works roster – perhaps before the close of the 2014 calendar […]
Schuette-Daniels won’t reopen
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The owners of a business fixture in Burlington had a difficult choice to make this week. After close to a century in the furniture business, the Schuette-Daniels furniture store in downtown Burlington will close in the aftermath of a devastating April fire, Matt Daniels owner of […]
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