By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Funding for the purchase of White River County Park survived a challenge last week from a Walworth County official who still believes the county is paying too much for the property in the Town of Lyons. Supervisor Carl Redenius presented an amendment to county’s 2014 […]
Sports & Other News
Franklin falters in second half, falls to Arrowhead in state championship
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor MADISON – This one is going to sting for awhile. Costly turnovers and penalties prevented the Frankin football team from its first-ever Division 1 state football title Friday night. Arrowhead secured its second consecutive championship with a 45-24 victory, but the final score was […]
Kiwanis selling real trees for Christmas in downtown Union Grove
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Union Grove Kiwanis will host a new community fundraiser this holiday season, selling Christmas trees acquired from northern Wisconsin for $50 each. All proceeds will be donated back to the community. The trees will be top-quality Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir and White Pine. […]
2013 Fall All-Southern Lakes Conference list: Did your kid make it?
Football First team offense – Jesse Collins, QB, Delavan-Darien. Stephen Rodriguez, WR, DD. J.K. Witkofski, WR, Union Grove. Andrew Allen, RB, Lake Geneva Badger. Jake Bauer, RB, Waterford. John Damrow, TE, DD. Logan Tenney, OL, LGB. Alek Henderson, OL, WAT. Erik Sundstrom, OL, LGB. Chris Runjo, OL, Burlington. […]
Giving thanks for surviving evil
By Julie Rossman Correspondent It’s been almost 10 years since Teri Jendusa-Nicolai was nearly beaten to death with a baseball bat at the hands of her ex-husband, David Larsen, at his home in Wind Lake. The story of Teri’s horrific ordeal, and her survival, was […]
Chief floats idea of first responders for rescue calls
Service could be used to improve response times when Rescue Squad staffing is low By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The idea of implementing a first responder program with the City of Burlington Fire Department was discussed Tuesday at the City of Burlington Committee of the Whole meeting. Fire Chief Perry Howard […]
Legends of the Fall: Rueter, Dolatowski, Bauer earn top honors
It’s freezing outside finally, and I don’t like it. Winter is officially here, as the final fall state tournaments, boys volleyball and swimming, wrapped up last weekend. Westosha Central was ousted in the first round in boys volleyball, Burlington fans. With the first basketball games tipping off Tuesday […]
Optimism reigns over deer hunt
Officials say population stability, fawn production are positive signs for area herd By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Area residents will join hundreds of thousands of other hunters throughout the state in pursuit of white-tailed deer as Wisconsin’s annual nine-day gun season opens Saturday. State wildlife officials are offering an opportunistic […]
From Chloe, with love
Daisy Scout Chloe Wiess fills out a form after filling a gift box for Operation Christmas Child at St. Charles Church Monday. Girl Scouts were filling the boxes, which will be distributed to children in Africa – often the first gifts those children receive. Program coordinator Sarah Burris said that […]
Neighbors rail against training course proposal
They say Gateway facility doesn’t belong near homes By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Gateway Technical College representatives came to Burlington Nov. 14 to hear comments from area residents on a proposed emergency vehicle training, those representatives said they were in town to listen. “We’re going to do everything we can […]
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