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Sports & Other News
Santa Claus is coming…
Mr. and Mrs. Claus wrapped up the annual Burlington Christmas parade Friday, ringing in the Christmas season. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Archbishop visits Burlington to celebrate parish milestone
The Most Rev. Jerome Listecki, archbishop of Milwaukee, discusses the faith that sustained Immaculate Conception St. Mary Parish through 175 years of history Sunday during a special Mass to celebrate the parish’s anniversary. Listecki was joined by seven other priests who have ties to the parish along with parishioners […]
BHS students earn Voice of Democracy awards
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In terms of public speaking, there have been some firsts this fall at Burlington High School. It’s the first time BHS has offered an honors level of Basic Public Speaking – and also the first time the high school has participated in the Voice of Democracy […]
Officials agree there’s no perfect solution for snow removal
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the first light dusting of snow stuck to the ground in the past month, it seemed only fitting that snow removal procedures for the City of Burlington be reviewed. The snow removal policy was on the Committee of the Whole agenda Dec. 3 for the […]
Catholic Central boys basketball will lean on experience
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent The Toppers will finally get a chance to see if experience matters. The 2013-2014 Catholic Central squad returns all five starters this season along with several part-time starters. The question now is can all that experience translate into victories in the super tough Metro […]
Gasoline prices fell last week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.10 on Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.24, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas […]
Most incumbents poised to run again
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s that time of the year again – and no, that isn’t referring to the holidays. Those running for public office could officially take out election papers starting this week, and as of Tuesday, there were no major surprises. All incumbents – with the exception of […]
Treatment plant fails chemical testing, twice
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Union Grove Public Works has launched an investigation into the cause of two failed tests at its Treatment Plant in a three-month span and inquiring with commercial businesses to determine the source. “There is an investigation going on in regards […]
Highway project vs. historic district needs will be discussed
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Village of Waterford officials, business leaders and interested members of the public are invited to a special meeting being called to consider possible ways to mitigate the planned removal of the former River House bar and restaurant, 101 E. Main St. […]