By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been several years since Burlington began its downtown redevelopment. First came the new parking garage, and with it, the Hampton Inn. What was supposed to follow was a retail development – one with an atrium and central area, one that appeared ready […]
Sports & Other News
Wilmot names new football coach
By Dan Truttschel SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Students at Wilmot High School returned from spring break this week with thoughts of warm weather and the quickly approaching end of the year filling their heads. However, it won’t be long until football is on the schedule, and when it comes to the […]
Actions have consequences
City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer (left) and Officer Dan Hayes (middle) speak with Emily Mundt, the “drunk driver” in a mock car crash last week at Burlington High School. The program, “Forever Changed” presented by Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, shows students what can happen in […]
Burlington golfers seeking conference title
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington High School boys golf team wants to avoid playing second banana this season. The Demons finished second last season to Southern Lakes Conference foe Waterford on more than one occasion. Burlington finished second in the overall conference standings. The Demons finished second […]
Sign up now for Raymond July 4 parade
The Raymond Community and Business Organization, Inc. is accepting registration for participation in the Raymond Fourth of July Parade. The July 4 festivities will begin with a children’s parade at 12:30 p.m., and the main parade at 1 p.m. People of all ages, businesses, clubs, organizations and churches are […]
Gas prices at high point for 2014
Prices should level off soon, expert says Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.67 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents […]
City culling trees to curb spread of EAB
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor People living in the subdivision behind Cross Lutheran Church awoke last week to the sound of chainsaws. As the weather has grown warmer – and trees have become more accessible – the City of Burlington has begun its work of culling 74 ash trees […]
Cosmic bowl for the Relay 4 Life
A fundraiser to benefit Waterford’s upcoming Relay 4 Life will be held at River City Lanes, 730 Cornerstone Crossing, Waterford on Tuesday, April 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Individual tickets are $25 in advance/$30 at the door (if available) and include bowling, shoe rental, pizza buffet, salad, […]
Waterford golfers must battle for fourth SLC title
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Just about everything went right for the Waterford boys golf team last season. The Wolverines had four first team all-Southern Lakes Conference golfers that help lead the way to a third straight conference championship and a berth in the state tournament. The road back […]
Man who allegedly threatened wife, co-worker faces weapons charges
A former Union Grove and Burlington man, now living in Milwaukee, is accused of possessing illegal firearms and threatening to shoot people during separate confrontations with his wife and a co-worker last year. Donald R. Heath, 50, was charged Monday with three felonies in Racine County Circuit Court: […]
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