BASD will reduce staff for 2014-15 through attrition By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When the Burlington Area School District approaches the state-mandated deadline for initial notices of non-renewal this month, it won’t need to send any. Superintendent Peter Smet said April 14 that the district would not have to layoff any […]
Sports & Other News
New track boosts numbers for Union Grove
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent How do you boost the overall number of athletes to trying out for your track and field program? Build a new track and field facility. That’s exactly what the community of Union Grove did for its track and field program. The number of track […]
Man who died in Sunday cycle crash identified
Racine County Sheriff’s officials have identified the man who died in an early Sunday morning motorcycle crash as Gregory A. Treffinger, 29, of Waterford. According to officials, Treffinger was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing his motorcycle in the 37000 block of Hill Valley Road in the Town of […]
Family loses everything in house fire
Three pets also perished in blaze at home in Lyons By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While most of Burlington was engrossed with the Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store fire earlier this month, another fire devastated a family in the Town of Lyons just two days later. Renee and Jim Michals, along with their […]
Catholic Central softball hangs tough with D1 giants
Lady Toppers impressive at Western Kenosha County Invite By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent The Lady Toppers jammed a week’s worth of softball in a single day on Saturday. After crazy weather during the week washed out their conference games, the Lady Toppers went up against several of the state’s best […]
4K enrollment meets expectations
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the Burlington Area School District set to look at contracts with area providers Monday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m., the news on current 4-year-old kindergarten enrollment was met with high enthusiasm Monday at the general School Board meeting. Superintendent Peter Smet asked for […]
Haylofters get goofy in farcical ‘Fools’
Show opens April 24, runs weekends through May 11 Tickets are currently on sale for the Haylofters’ production of “Fools.” Performances are April 24-26, May 2-4 and the 9-11 at the Malt House Theater. Thursday through Saturday shows are 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are […]
Board defeats request to audit bus company’s finances
BASD extends contract for Thomas Bus as a preferred provider By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Just what should the Burlington Area School District expect out of Thomas Bus Company when it comes to finances? According to a vocal minority on the BASD School Board, that should include a full opening of […]
Waterford track will rely on solid mix of experience
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent If the Waterford High track and field teams developed a mission statement for this season, it would focus on continued improvement. Improvement is the vital cog for coach Jerry Glisch’s Wolverines, who are attempting to mix a young core of athletes with a group […]
Cause of furniture store fire expected soon
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard said Tuesday that he is waiting on state investigators before announcing the cause of the April 5 fire at Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store. Howard said he expected a final report by today. Foul play or a criminal cause appeared to […]