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, […]
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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. […]
High school officials mull project ‘wish list’
New roof, athletics and art improvements are on the list of possible expenditures By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the 2013-14 budget in place, officials with the Waterford Union High School District are beginning to look at possible capital projects for the 2014-15 school year and beyond. At a Dec. 18 […]
And the winner is…the Santa Clause
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With all the kerfuffle over Obamacare in the last year, it seemed only fitting that the winning lie in this year’s Burlington Liars’ Club contest called out the health care woes. “My new health insurance plan contained so many clauses that Santa is considering suing for […]
Demons auction/raffle set for Jan. 25 at Veteran’s Terrace
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor When Scott Walker took over as Wisconsin’s governor, school districts were hit with strict budget cuts. But the hurt wasn’t only felt among teachers and students. Athletic programs had to cut back as well. At Burlington High School, teams are finding creative to […]
Burlington swimmers battle stiff competition at invite
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington Combined boys’ swimming team did not suffer a holiday letdown in its first meet of 2014. Such a letdown might be expected. Holidays and cold weather interrupted the Demons’ practice schedule, and coughs and sniffles are now working their way through the team. […]
Gasoline prices dipped slightly last week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.25 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to […]