By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Catholic Central volleyball team handled Monticello, 3-0, Thursday night in a WIAA Division 4 sectional semifinal. The Toppers battle top-seeded Hilbert Saturday at 7 p.m. in Waupun for the right to go to state in Green Bay. Catholic Central is the two-time defending D4 […]
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WIAA STATE CROSS COUNTRY: Running’s first family
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Whether it’s weight training, endless hours of running or film study, athletes will often do whatever it takes to gain a competitive advantage. But hypnotism? In high school? For Burlington High School freshman Ashlyn Barry, it’s about mental preparation. “We raised a lot […]
Local taxes rise for Raymond School district residents
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Citizens in the Raymond School District will pay an extra 9 percent in property taxes, after electors approved a new tax levy at the district’s Oct. 21 annual meeting. School officials point to a reduction of state aid and declining enrollment as factors driving […]
Sheriff’s Office pursues justice in ‘Jane Doe’ death investigation
By Patricia Bogumil editor Her name in death is Jane, but that is not the name she knew in life. An unidentified young woman has been referred to as “Jane Doe” since being found dead in a Raymond township cornfield in 1999. Last week, her body was […]
Residents wary of impact of proposed training grounds
Those living near ChocolateFest grounds have questions for Gateway By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While Gateway Technical College and the City of Burlington may be looking at a new training facility being located in Burlington as a positive, neighbors to that proposed construction are less than enthusiastic. The phrase “not in […]
An officer and a costume parade
Burlington Police Sgt. Mike Madsen leads a cast of costumed characters on a parade through downtown Burlington Oct. 26 during the annual Spooky City event. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Waterford River City Lanes bowling scores
10/26/13 Saturday Night Live High Game: Kurt Brudnicki 248 High Series: Brian VanSwol 640 Other High Series: Kurt Brudnicki 613, Gene Taylor 548, Katie Malchine-Klimeck 537 Saturday Night Bowling Buddies High Game: Derik Schumacher 300 High Series: Derik Schumacher 696 Other High Series: Bob Welch 595, Kent Greenwald 537, Kent […]
Help with energy bills is available
Racine County residents who are seeking home energy assistance are welcome to come to Graham Public Library, 1215 Main St., Union Grove, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the second Tuesday of each month now through March. The next session is Tuesday, Nov. 12. Applicants must provide their most […]
Who ya gonna call?
Derek Arneson (left) and Joe Vinopal of the Wisconsin Ghostbusters offer a signature pose from the 1984 film Saturday while taking part in Spooky City events in downtown Burlington. The annual Spooky City offers a variety of activities for children and adults, including trick or treating at local businesses. (Photo […]
It’s the big-time for the CATHE Center with first ‘Big Bash’
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Just a few years ago, the future of Burlington’s Community, Art, Technology, Health and Education Center – CATHE for short – was in doubt. Now, after generous support from the community, Executive Director Jennie King can say things have changed. “That was before my time,” said […]