By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the spring election draws closer and the only contested race in the area heats up, Burlington Area School District School Board candidates have answered more than their share of questions. The latest round of inquiries came at the Southern Lakes Newspapers candidate forum March 19 […]
Sports & Other News
2014 All-Area Boys Basketball: Geiger shoots his way to the top
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor After three straight years at the top of the Southern Lakes Conference, Burlington coach Steve Berezowitz knew the 2013-14 basketball season wasn’t going to be easy. With all five starters gone from a team that reached sectionals, the veteran coach wasn’t sure how his […]
Schaeffers still hoping for Senate approval
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Burlington mother Sally Schaeffer, news on the possible legalization of low-THC content cannabadiol oil for seizures could come at the “11th hour.” Schaeffer said Tuesday evening that she had expected to hear something that day, but is now getting reports that the State Senate may […]
Jury duty no laughing matter
There’s an old adage that says only death and taxes are certain in this life. Well, that wise person forgot to mention another certainty that’s sold as doing a good thing for your country but can end up being a complete waste of time. That’s right, my fellow […]
Union Grove gymnast’s pain turns into state gain
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent When Westosha Central/Union Grove combined gymnast Devan Green began her senior season, she wasn’t sure if she could even make it through an entire meet let alone qualify for the WIAA state gymnastics tournament. Green, who has battled severe back pain throughout her high school […]
BASD reviews retirement benefit liability
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the past year and a half, the Burlington Area School District officials have maintained they are keeping up with post-employment benefits for retired employees with annual payments. And for that same year and a half, School Board Member Roger Koldeway has been saying the district […]
Spring sports could sing winter blues
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Spring high school sports schedules might as well be written in pencil. Cancellations and postponements are expected, especially early in the season. By the end of the season, the spring schedule is a scribble of red X’s and lines, where dates were crossed out […]
Cell phone store robbed at gunpoint
A Burlington cell phone store was robbed Monday afternoon. According to a press release, City of Burlington police responded to an armed robbery at about 12:10 p.m. at Cellular Connection, 1709 S. Teut Road. The suspect reportedly entered the store, and threatened employees with a semi-automatic handgun. They handed over […]
Upgrades to Raymond School limited to $1.9 million
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Raymond School officials are attempting to borrow $1.9 million – and only spend $1.9 million – for expected upgrades to the school, according to District Superintendent Joe Dawidziak. The Raymond School Board on Feb. 24 passed a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to […]
Waterford Graded candidates make their case for election
Waterford Graded candidates make their case for election Tom Hoffman Age: 37 Address: 420 Whippletree Lane, Waterford Occupation: Managing partner, Dealer Dynamics, Pewaukee Education: Bachelor’s degree in business and administration, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Political experience: None Organizations: Youth coach for football, basketball, soccer and baseball ___________________ Jordan Karweik […]
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