By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Burlington High School graduate Cory Harris heard about Amazon.com’s partnership with New Balance to offer a contest to send distance runners to the Rome Marathon, it seemed like a perfect fit. Asked to show off his inner “Gladiator,” Harris – a long-time distance runner who […]
Sports & Other News
Catholic Central boys hoops winning with chemistry, defense
By Mike Moore Sports Correspondent Having aced its chemistry test, the Catholic Central High School boys’ basketball team continues to heat up just fine without a Bunsen burner. The Hilltoppers have risen to No. 3 among all Division 5 teams in the state, according to the latest WisSports.net coaches’ poll. […]
Burlington basketball wins fourth straight
Wins, Mark Taylor tribute highlight busy week By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Burlington boys basketball team has its groove back. With Tuesday’s 69-63 overtime victory at Westosha Central, the Demons not only exacted revenge on the Falcons from an earlier loss but also won their fourth consecutive […]
VIDEO: A tribute to Burlington Rotary’s Humanitarian Award winner
Here is a video tribute to Burlington Rotary Club Humanitarian Award winner Chris Weidert. Weidert was presented the award Monday in a surprise ceremony at Veteran’s Terrace. The video is produced by WIN Media of Burlington. To read more on Weidert and the Humanitarian Award, click here
A coach in the game of life
Weidert honored for service to youth sports, community By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Chris Weidert has coached youth sports – pick a sport, any sport – as a volunteer in the Burlington area for nearly 20 years. But those who know him best say it isn’t his ability to […]
New shoreland rules in the hands of the Legislature
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 […]
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 […]
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