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Sunday, October 6, 2024
Former Catholic Central star has major league dreams By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Rex Morrow dreams big. The Burlington native dreams so big, in fact, that his goal is to reach baseball’s highest level, the major leagues. Well, he’s on the right path. After being part of a high […]
By Patricia Bogumil Editor While workers have been painting and sprucing up St. Thomas Aquinas School in Waterford for the new school year, interim principal Greg Groth spent his summer searching for and helping St. Thomas hire a new principal to replace Pam Kramer, who said goodbye in June […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Show and tell time is over. Now it’s time for the Burlington Area School District to start making decisions. After listening to the last of three presentations Monday night regarding long-range facilities planning for the district, the Long-range Planning Committee voted unanimously to allow district administration […]
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Final tallies were still being compiled by the Chamber of Commerce as of press time Wednesday, but last weekend’s Balloonfest in Waterford likely drew a record number of participants. Some, like the Eric and Amy Olson family of Franklin, had a better time than they […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A village ordinance that has kept Waterford’s gas stations dry of alcoholic beverages could soon be lifted after the prompting of a local owner. The Village Board on July 14 entertained a first reading of an ordinance that reverses a long-running ban on beer sales […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor On Monday and Tuesday, summer returned with a sweaty vengeance. And at the Burlington Community Pool, youngsters and adults packed into the facility, seeking relief in the 50-plus-year-old pool. No one seemed to notice the need for new pumps or heaters – the cool water was […]
Hot air balloons glide almost like magic through the sky over Waterford during last weekend’s Balloonfest. These were spotted landing just north of Pleasant Road near Caldwell in Waterford township. (Photo by Terry Alby)
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Every year, school districts around the state are stuck in limbo until the first Wisconsin State Aid estimates become available July 1. And like every other school district, Burlington Area School District got its numbers – and has adjusted its budget. The final numbers that will […]
The Racine County Fair opened Wednesday with a full slate of activities intended to engage, entertain and celebrate. For a full rundown of events and schedules see our special fair section by clicking here. The fair runs through Sunday, July 28.
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR With a large turnover in staff at the end of the school year, the Burlington Area School District was already looking at a number of new hires. Following another round of resignations and retirements approved Monday night, the situation drew the attention of at least one […]
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