By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There’s an interesting dynamic in the 21st State Senate District race this year. In addition to the impact of redistricting on the district – Incumbent Democrat John Lehman will not run for re-election and is a candidate for lieutenant governor – there is also a Republican […]
Sports & Other News
The best of the spring: Nash, Goodrich named area’s top athletes
CC track, Burlington soccer coach among winners It’s been quite some time since I’ve written a column. The spring sports season has been super hectic and full of quality content, and yes, I have become a first-time father, so unfortunately I haven’t had much extra time to frustrate you […]
BASD state test scores at highest level in five years
But comparison shows room for improvement; committee to hear report on Monday By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the school year winds down and the Burlington Area School District looks to summer school and vacation time, the district is also looking at the future. The BASD School Board Curriculum Committee will […]
Rodeo riders
Kayla Loos navigates an obstacle course while other young bicyclists wait their turn June 14 at the City of Burlington bicycle rodeo. One-hundred participants received free helmets during the event. To see more photos from the rodeo, pick up a copy of the June 19 print edition of the Burlington […]
Brings your TVS and other electronics for recycling
The Village of Union Grove hosts a free electronics recycling collection for area residents and businesses Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Union Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant parking lot, 3710 67th Drive. All electronics, batteries, and small appliances accepted; $10 fee for each CRT-style TV. […]
State track title highlights Union Grove sisters’ journey
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent It is difficult to properly consider the accomplishments of Union Grove High School’s Cassy and Alex Goodrich at the WIAA Division 1 State Track & Field Championships, in which the Goodrichs participated June 6 and 7 at UW La-Crosse. Both sisters performed well, but the […]
Headliner announced for Tall Tales festival
Cory Chisel’s Soul Obscura—the Nashville musician’s Stax Records-inspired side project—will headline this year’s Tall Tales Music Festival. Chisel and his talented crew of Nashville players are slated to take the stage at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. “Soul Obscura was formed to celebrate lost or hidden soul and R&B […]
Westosha Central-Kimberly state title game one for the ages
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent The game was epic, one that will be talked about for years to come. And I was there to take it all in. Of course, I’m talking about Saturday night’s WIAA Division 1 State Softball championship game between Westosha Central and Kim-berly. By now, […]
Catholic Central track tallies four state medals
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Catholic Central track teams were relay-heavy at last weekend’s WIAA state tournament, and the girls foursomes didn’t disappoint. Despite lightning delays at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse which caused action to last past 10 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights, the Lady Toppers […]
Board approves naming facility after former coach, athletic director
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Burlington High School’s athletic stadium will have a new name come August. In spite of ongoing discussions about Burlington Area School District naming policy – and whether the ad hoc committee currently working on the policy should have a say – the decision to rename the […]
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