By Mike Moore Sports Correspondent A youth movement propelled the Burlington High School girls bowling team to its first state title. With freshmen and sophomores composing 80 percent of the lineup, the Demons conquered the lanes at the Wisconsin High School Bowling Club State Championship. The event took place Feb. […]
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Benavides, Fitzpatrick win titles, team second in state
Big 3 goes out on top By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It would’ve been understandable if Burlington-Badger-Wilmot’s “Big Three” of Molly Benavides and Bailey and Jenna Fitzpatrick had off days Saturday at the WIAA individual state gymnastics meet. After all, roughly 12 hours earlier, on Friday night, the trio and […]
Spring has sprung?
A week after the last significant snow fall, the ice and snow at Echo Lake and the dam are drastically reduced. Temperatures got up into the 50s Friday. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Burlington wrestling enjoys historic day at team state
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The past three seasons, the Burlington High School wrestling squad has made it to the team state tournament, its first three times in school history. In 2012, the Demons lost their quarterfinal dual in the last match, and last year they were dominated in […]
Three seek election to two positions on Waterford Town Board
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Two incumbent supervisors and a planning commissioner are vying for election to two positions on the Waterford Town Board in the Tuesday, April 1 election. The candidates are incumbent supervisors Dale Gauerke and Tim Szeklinski and planning commission member, Jan Alvey. Each candidate shared their thoughts […]
Getting some Hollywood dazzle without leaving town
By Julie Rossman Correspondent The Findley Center on the campus of Shepherds Ministries/Shepherds College in Union Grove was abuzz with activity Monday afternoon. Students of Shepherds College had a rare opportunity to be primped and pampered, get dressed up and then be part of a very special photo shoot. […]
Scouting for Food arrives at front doors Saturday
On Saturday, March 15, more that 25,000 youth – Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture Crews will distribute collection bags for non-perishable food items and other grocery store non food items among the homes of residents throughout the Kenosha and Racine counties. Food bags will be hung on the front […]
Ryan hosts March 19 listening session
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan will hold a listening session in Union Grove, Wednesday, March 19, from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Community State Bank, 1500 Main St. Ryan is available to speak with residents from around the area about federal issues of concern, including the budget and health […]
Pet vaccinations clinic Saturday
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Dog and cat owners are invited to attend a pet vaccination clinic being held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Municipal Hall on Saturday, March 15. The event is a collaborative effort with Safe Harbor of Kenosha, which serves the role of the Village’s […]
Vaccinations and more at pet clinic Saturday
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Dog and cat owners are invited to attend a pet vaccination clinic being held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Municipal Hall on Saturday, March 15. The event is a collaborative effort with Safe Harbor of Kenosha, which serves the role of the Village’s […]