By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The host Demons utilized an 11-4 fourth quarter to pick up their seventh win of the season Feb. 21, a 38-31 triumph over Delavan-Darien. Burlington senior Ellen Stang, the team’s leading scorer and rebounder, dominated both ends of the floor for 14 points and 15 […]
Sports & Other News
For the differently-abled, finding work takes lots of work
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Like most twenty-somethings, Danyelle Smith, Wind Lake, and Mike Fiorita, Rochester, both age 23, are too bright, sociable and energetic to enjoy being unemployed while living at home after high school graduation. Unlike most twenty-somethings, Danyelle and Mike live with special needs challenges that complicate the […]
When jealousy and ambition collide, it must be ‘Chicago’
BHS drama club to stage larger-than-life musical By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s an ages-old tale, one that’s been told time and time again. A spurned woman, jealous that her lover won’t continue his attentions, acts out violently. But never has the story been told quite like it is in the […]
Rise in gas prices expected to continue
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 8.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.53 yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.44, according […]
Alley Tally: Towne and Country Lanes, Burlington
2/21/14 Fri Jolly Seniors Womens High Game: Ruth Richmond – 190 Womens High Series: Ruth Richmond – 512 Mens High Game: Al Blum – 224 Men High Series: Al Blum – 599 Other High Series: Don Schrack – 588 2/21/14 Fri Night Industrial Womens High Game: Mary Appenzeller – 192 Womens High Series: […]
Raymond takes action to borrow $1.9 million for school repairs
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Raymond School Board members voted Monday night to approve the first phase of borrowing $1.9 million to improve facility structures. The voter was taken at the board’s Feb. 24 meeting. Its decision was made after School Administrator Joe Dawidziak told attendees there will […]
Village adds a new Fire Chief to the roster
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Village of Waterford hosted a ceremony Monday evening at the Village Hall for the swearing-in of its new Fire Chief, Richard Mueller. The event was held before a standing-room-only crowd of former and current co-workers and officials. On hand […]
The agony of defeat: Burlington’s Bird falls in state championship
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor MADISON – The match was over, but Burlington sophomore Josh Bird couldn’t get up. The 132-pound wrestler sat on the Kohl Center mat Saturday night with his hands on his head and stared at the ground. He had just lost the Division 1 state championship […]
Stabbing victim accused of making a big deal of it
A 55-year-old Kansasville man reportedly stabbed his live-in girlfriend with a kitchen knife to protect himself against men he believed were hiding in the attic. Lardara J. Solomon reportedly admitted that he stabbed the woman, but described her as vengeful for complaining to police about it. He […]
Committee will take up sponsorship, naming rights
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Whether or not sponsorship, advertising or donations can help fund new school facilities – for both athletics and beyond – is now officially going to be researched by the Burlington Area School District. After getting direction from the School Board Monday night, Superintendent Peter Smet plans […]
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