Local officials generally pleased with changes to proposal By Patricia Bogumil Editor Sometime in 2014 – likely this month or next – the Wisconsin Legislature will take up proposed shoreland management rule changes approved in December by the state Department of Natural Resources Board. The rules now awaiting action by […]
Sports & Other News
Expecting a crowd: BASD moves 4K meeting to larger venue
Monday’s meeting will be held in BHS library By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a large contingent of district residents showed up at the Burlington Area School District School Board general meeting Jan. 13 – most there in regards to 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) programming – district personnel knew the topic had […]
Catholic Central stuns state-ranked Racine St. Cat’s
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Catholic Central boys basketball squad continued its roll Tuesday with a 61-47 Metro Classic Conference victory over Racine St. Catherine’s (10-3, 6-2 MCC) in Burlington. The Toppers improved their record to 10-2 overall and 6-1 in conference play with […]
Relive the showcase
Check out our online album of photos from the annual Chocolate City Invitational Show Choir competition, including this exhibition performance by the Burlington High School B*Jazzled group. Click on the photo tab above to navigate to the gallery. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
What a night for dancing
Members of the Brew City Big Band play at Saturday’s Fundraiser for Boy Scout “Venture Scout” Troop 3272 at Veterans Terrace. The event raised funds for the newly-formed Venture Scout troop, which aims for older scouts between ages 14-21 for high-adventure activities. If you are interested in joining, contact Kyle […]
High school briefs: Staff monitors Common Core standards
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent WUHS monitoring common core standards Officials in the Waterford Union High School (WUHS) district continue to monitor the state’s Common Core Standards, which were implemented in 2010 and could potentially be refined before the next school year. Forty-five states are currently participating in Common Core, […]
Meals on Wheels needs drivers
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Tina Kirk, the nutrition director for Lincoln Lutheran and Racine County’s Meals on Wheels program, is in a pickle. People in the Burlington area need their meals delivers – and she needs drivers to do the deliveries. Kirk sent out an appeal in early January, right […]
Burlington basketball making its move in Southern Lakes
Grove, Waterford, Wilmot must take notice It’s only one game. And there’s still almost two months of season left. I know. One win does not a season make. But this one was just a bit different than a regular game. The Burlington High School boys basketball team, better […]
Fisher, Ratkovec remain perfect for Waterford wrestling
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Just how good was Waterford’s competition at the Travis Wichlacz Dual Invitational last weekend at West Bend East? Four Wolverine grapplers went undefeated in the tournament, but it was only good enough to give Waterford a fourth place finish out of six teams. Waterford’s […]
Volunteer workdays set at state recreation area
Groups interested in a service project or individuals who’d like to volunteer some time, Richard Bong State Recreation Area is announcing a series of workdays planned to help improve the park and the environment. Workdays are very flexible and volunteers may come for the whole time or for an hour. […]
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