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 […]
Sports & Other News
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 […]
Wanasek exacts revenge at state
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Burlington Combined’s Sara Wanasek experienced a bit of redemption Nov. 16 at the WIAA Division 1 Girls’ State Swimming and Diving Meet at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium in Madison. Wanasek turned in the Demons’ best individual performances, finishing 11th in the 500-yard […]
Franklin football relishes first chance to play state power Arrowhead
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On Friday at 4 p.m. at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Franklin faces its toughest test of the season, Arrowhead. The defending state champions have seven Wisconsin Badger recruits and a state pedigree that’s unmatched. The two will battle for the coveted gold […]
Burlington woman set to perform with LGSO
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Michelle Niles of Burlington will be joining with 70 members of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra in the first concert of “Horizons,” the 2013-14 season, on Nov. 16, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Community Church in Williams Bay at the intersection of Highway 50 and […]
Youth Options thriving at BHS
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District School Board approved requests for student Youth Options courses Monday night. The approval followed a presentation by Burlington High School Assistant Principal Mike Raether the week before on the fall semester of classes. For the fall semester, there are 39 students […]
Passing the test: Franklin manhandles Mukwonago, advances to second state title game
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor KETTLE MORAINE – Franklin football coach Louis Brown and his staff and players treat Saturday, the day after Friday night games, as their day of rest. A day to relax. One where members of the program focus on family and recharging their batteries. This […]
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