By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor From a young age, Burlington native Martha Gilmer loved music. “I lived in Burlington all of my young life,” said Gilmer, whose maiden name is Schmaling. “I was very active in what was the music scene. Musicals, music groups, youth groups, high school band and playing […]
Sports & Other News
Horlick scores late, drops Burlington football to 0-2
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Acclimating to a new system takes time. Just ask the Burlington defense. In the first two games of the Steve Tenhagen era, the unit has allowed 85 points and 750 yards. The kicker is that the Burlington football offense is explosive to say the […]
Charges expected after smokeshop search
City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer confirmed Thursday that charges are expected after a search warrant was executed at Up in Smoke in Burlington Wednesday. Nimmer expected multiple charges, and said that two people were in Racine County Jail following the search. The State of Wisconsin, Department of Revenue, […]
Combined swim team ready to rule the pool
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent A good team is likely going to remain good or get even better, if all goes according to plan this season for the Burlington Combined girls swimming team. Burlington Combined is comprised of Burlington, Burlington Catholic Central, East Troy, Union Grove and Waterford. The […]
State tourney the ultimate goal for Union Grove volleyball
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent State or bust. That is what the Union Grove volleyball team is living by this season. And with a formidable group of talented and experienced players returning to the team this season, it’s hard to argue with the team goal. The Broncos are returning […]
Schuette-Daniels owner still not certain about store’s future
Furniture store was shut down by fire in April By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been more than four months since fire shut down the Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store in Burlington. It may still be a few more weeks before its owners know its future. Matt Daniels, the owner of the furniture […]
WUHS annual meeting a quiet affair
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Residents living within Waterford Union High School could see a reduction in taxes when bills arrive late this year, based on actions taken Tuesday at the district’s annual meeting. More than a dozen residents attended the Aug. 26 meeting of electors and voted unanimously in favor […]
Concrete mixer tips over on Highway 11
Highway shut down while crews work to remove truck from ditch By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer A concrete mixer with a full load tipped over Thursday morning into a ditch along Highway 11, just west of Highway 120. Officials planned to close the highway Thursday afternoon to remove the truck. […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Area teams face tough tests in Week 2
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The high school football season kicked off last week with a bang. Area teams opened with nonconference opponents, and that will continue for this weekend before conference play opens Sept. 5. So what did we learn from Week 1? Burlington needs some more time to […]
Union Grove’s Kohlhagen signs with D1 Western Carolina
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Union Grove senior volleyball player Savannah Kohlhagen has benefitted from the experiences of her older sisters, coaches, and club volleyball players. Now Kohlhagen is looking to cash in her knowledge and experience at the Division 1 college level after committing to Western Carolina (NC). […]
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