By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington High School is also finalizing its preparations for when Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers comes to town next week. Evers will be at BHS Thursday, Feb. 20, from 10:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. BHS Principal Eric Burling said in an email to staff on Friday […]
Sports & Other News
Playoff basketball brackets are here, time to get pumped
On Sunday night, families enjoyed family dinners, men relaxed with ice-cold refreshments and women may have watched “Real Housewives.” You may have been checking out the Olympics or catching a movie before the beginning of the work week. For me, it was a no-brainer. I was checking out the […]
Waterford dancers just miss state title
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The Waterford girls pom team fell just short of a state championship Feb. 1 at the Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Pom Coaches (WACPC), Inc. State Dance Championships. Ashwaubenon took home the championship for a second consecutive year, with Hortonville finishing second. “It was a […]
A messy winter blast predicted for area
The National Weather Service office in Sullivan is predicting a messy winter mix for our area beginning Wednesday and lasting into Thursday night. The predicted storm with winds topping out at 50 mph has the potential make travel hazardous — especially Thursday morning. Here is the special weather statement issued […]
Local students embrace message of peace
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For St. Charles School eighth graders Hannah Lois and Michael Fliess, a recent honor gave them a chance to live something that is close to their hearts. The two were chosen to be “peace mentors” at the school, and as a result, got to spend Martin […]
Four Burlington athletes to play college football
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor College football national signing day was Feb. 6. While zero Burlington players will play at the next level on scholarship, four local gridiron grinders will test their luck on Saturdays this fall. Three Demons, Tyler Kirkeeng, Chris Runjo and Larry Meeks, will all […]
Southern Lakes Blue Devils tryout Feb. 22
The Southern Lakes Blue Devils, a AAA Semi-Pro football team based out of Paddock Lake and Burlington, will hold open tryouts Saturday, Feb. 22, in Kenosha. Players ages 18 and older can come out to Athletic Republic, 4211 Green Bay Road, from 3 to 5 p.m., and see if they […]
Raymond community luncheon Wednesday
The next Amazing Grays Senior Luncheon is Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Raymond Community Church, 8217 W Highway G, Franksville. Anyone age 55 or older is welcome to lunch and fellowship. Entertainment is provided by a local ukulele band. Menu includes chili, potato soup, chicken […]
Dino reunited with owners
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor An unusual traffic watcher was discovered by police early Saturday morning. That traffic watcher just happened to be a green dinosaur that had been missing for more than a month. Kristi Swihart was initially frightened when police arrived at her door Saturday morning, but that fear […]
March 3 public hearing set for Village TID expansion
By Jason Arndt Correspondent A proposed expansion of tax increment district (TID) boundaries is likely to be finalized following a public hearing scheduled for Monday, March 3, according to an announcement made at the Feb. 10 Union Grove Village Board meeting. Next month’s hearing follows months of discussion between American […]
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