By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There’s just something about the Resch Center in Green Bay – and the state girls volleyball tournament. Sometimes, the favorites win, and other times they fall short. There’s always great volleyball, though, and there is nothing that matches the emotions and the insanity […]
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Ipads for K-2 kids considered for WGSD
A proposal to integrate tablets into early elementary classrooms has been put on hold for the time being in the Waterford Graded School District. Kannan Heath, district technology administrator, discussed a proposal to purchase 45 iPads for use in kindergarten, first-grade and second-grade classrooms at all three […]
Lady Broncos swept in sectional final, season ends
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There is an old adage in basketball. It holds true for volleyball as well. You can’t teach height. The Union Grove Union High School volleyball team found that out the hard way Saturday night, as Muskego – ranked sixth in the state in the final […]
Thursday listening session to address Gateway facility questions
Residents who live close to area get personal invitations By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Gateway Technical College Vice President Bill Whyte confirmed last week that residents living near a proposed emergency vehicle training facility have been specifically invited to a public listening session regarding new GTC facilities in Burlington. The meeting […]
Towne & Country Alley Tally, Oct. 25-31
10/25/13 Fri Jolly Seniors Womens High Game: Mary Lois – 190 Womens High Series: Betty Olson – 500 Mens High Game: Jim Olson – 249 Mens High Series: Jim Olson – 711 Other High Series: Al Blum – 559, Ron White – 555 10/25/13 Fri Night Industrial Womens High […]
VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE AT GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR
Vendor spaces are still available for the 10th annual Union Grove holiday gift and craft fair, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Union Grove Elementary School, 1745 Milldrum St. To reserve a vendor spot, contact (262) 891-3477 [email protected]. More than […]
LET’S ROLL!
A “Road Open” party to celebrate the end of the Highway 164 reconstruction project is Saturday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Tichigan Lions Club Civic Center, Highway 164 and Beach Drive. Enjoy live music, raffles, food and prizes for best-dressed construction worker. A $5 donation at […]
Fort, Waukesha West end Waterford’s playoff run
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor WAUKESHA – Waukesha West stud running back Elijah Fort proved why he’s one of the best players in the state Friday night. In a Division II Level 3 playoff game, West’s high-powered running attack and talented, massive offensive line was simply too much for […]
Citizen representative policy hinges on ‘politics’
Changes will go to the full board for consideration By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In a Policy Committee meeting that dug into the semantics of “political,” Burlington Area School District officials came up with a revised citizen representative policy Monday night. While it took nearly an hour to iron out all […]
Reunion helps heal wounds 46 years after Vietnam War
After long separation they discover they’ve still ‘got each other’s back’ By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Forty-six years ago, they shared a set of bunk beds and the tenuous but nonetheless comforting war-zone notion that they had each other’s back. They were a couple of kids from the states […]