By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington High School one-act play, “The Laramie Project” has advanced to state competition for the 11th year in a row. The one-act play received a unanimous bid to state competition Saturday competing at Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha at the Wisconsin High School Forensics […]
Sports & Other News
Bomb threats, fires at Yorkville plant
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A man who reportedly wanted time off from work to celebrate Halloween now has plenty of time off as an inmate of the Racine County Jail. Charged with two felony counts of making bomb scare threats at his workplace in the […]
Absolutely Waterford earns ‘Best Event’ award; Individual members also receive state honors
Absolutely Waterford is among 35 Wisconsin Main Street communities to receive formal recognition for efforts in revitalizing downtown. The non-profit group’s inaugural 2012 River’s Edge Art Walk received honorable mention for Best Downtown Special Event during the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s 23rd annual Wisconsin Main […]
Remember when Burlington was a football city?
In the last three years, the city of Burlington has seen four state volleyball champions, five state volleyball appearances and a whopping nine volleyball sectional finals trips. Right now, when people think of high school sports in Burlington, they think of volleyball. Both the Burlington and […]
City council tries to answer wastewater changes
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council may have given unanimous approval for a change order to help wrap up the Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades, but not without expressing some frustration over the process. It is the third change order to come from Staab Construction with the […]
State volleyball unforgettable thanks to East Troy, Menomonee Falls, Westosha Central
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 […]
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 […]
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