Plaza Theater employee Marie Frederick (left), dressed as “Hunger Games” character Effie Trinket, declares Michael Callahan, dressed as Seneca Crane, the winner of a costume contest for the 8 p.m. sneak peek showing of “Catching Fire” last week. The theater did a costume contest and trivia contest, as well as […]
Sports & Other News
Waterford girls hoops built to contend for conference crown
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Last season the WIAA women’s basketball state tournament experienced six degrees of Waterford High School. Four different state tournament teams shared the common connection of playing Waterford last season. While that common bond wasn’t kind to the Wolverines, who finished with a 13-10 record […]
Beyond boundaries: Cooperative effort is goal of fire study
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Change is never easy. All parties involved with the now-completed “cooperation” study between the City of Burlington and Town of Burlington fire departments – and the Burlington Area Rescue Squad – acknowledge that. And it’s acknowledged in the study itself. McGrath Consulting Group turned in its […]
Union Grove team to beat in deep Southern Lakes Conference
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The hype is on overload for the Union Grove boys basketball team right now. Picked as the Southern Lakes Conference favorites by the Wisconsin Sports Network’s annual yearbook, the Broncos, equipped with five returning starters, aren’t letting the experts down. With another victory Tuesday […]
Yes, Virginia, Christmas is coming soon to Union Grove
All are invited to attend the Union Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony being held Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m., at Village Square Park. Families can enjoy refreshments and a chance to go home with one of two baskets full of gift items and certificates donated by area businesses. […]
State Supreme Court begins hearing Act 10 case; Dane County judge overruled, unions ready to recertify
By Patricia Bogumil editor The on-again off-again need for Wisconsin teachers to recertify their union representation is back on. On Nov. 21, the Wisconsin Supreme Court lifted a contempt order imposed Oct. 21 by Dane County Circuit Court Judge Juan Colas. […]
Gas prices 23 cents lower than same time last year
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.14 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 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
Local woman performs with string quartet
By Tom Ganser correspondent Burlington resident and cellist Anne McCord joined with the other members of the Lakeview Strings quartet Nov. 24 in the first of a new series of chamber music concerts featuring member of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra The first concert was held at the Lake Lawn […]
Higher taxes are up on the 2014 horizon
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Based on the value of their home, Village of Union Grove residents can likely expect to pay $50 to $70 more in village taxes for 2014, following the Village Board’s approval of its proposed 2014 budget Monday night. The […]
Boyle ads chapter to family’s legal history: Former Burlington resident appointed circuit court judge
A local family’s long legacy in the legal profession gained another chapter recently when Gov. Scott Walker appointed Maureen Boyle to a Circuit Court judge’s seat in Baron County. Boyle, a career prosecutor, will serve as a judge of Branch 3 following the retirement of Judge James Babbitt on Oct. […]
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