The public is invited to attend the field dedication for the newly named “Bronco Field” and athletic facilities at Union Grove Union High School on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and field dedication is at 1 p.m. Immediately afterward, an open house […]
Sports & Other News
City hoping for ruling to end horns sooner
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Apparently, there is nothing stronger than bureaucracy and red tape. While a ruling from the Federal Railroad Administration came down Sept. 14 that the city’s variance and application for a quiet zone from the Canadian National train horns had been excepted, the train horns are still […]
Enjoy the Sunday best
FALL FEST SUNDAY: The annual Waterford Fall Festival is Sunday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities held in Whitford and Ten Club parks. The day’s events include an arts and crafts fair, lots of kids’ activities (wristbands are $10 each; $5 for ages 2 and […]
Time for an all-you-can-eat fish boil
North Cape Lutheran Church will host its 30th annual All-You-Can-Eat Fish Boil on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This one is even better than Door County fish boils, and uses all boneless, skinless ocean cod. The fish are smothered in melted butter (or cholesterol-free […]
Former inmate’s school threats were made months ago
Man whose comments touched off firestorm now reportedly living in Lyons By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Threats made by a former Walworth County Jail inmate – who is now reportedly living in Lyons – to kill school children and himself touched off a firestorm of concern through social media late […]
Officials don’t see much impact from revaluation
Most taxpayers won’t see much change in their bills By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For too many years to count, when the City and Town of Burlington needed to do a property revaluation, it was because the assessed value of homes was on the rise. With the recent economy, this year’s […]
FOOTBALL WEEKEND: Burlington hopes to bounce back, Waterford-Elkhorn marquee matchup
Last Friday was a pivotal night in the Southern Lakes Conference. Waterford showed us why they’re still an elite team defensively with a civil war victory over Burlington. Wilmot showed us it may have what it takes to challenge for the top spot. And Delavan-Darien proved an explosive offense […]
Three Waterford natives make UW-Whitewater football roster
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team, one of the most dominant programs in Division III in the nation, will have some local flavor this fall. Three Waterford natives, Jordan Gruettner, Marshall Rutherford and Brandon Tamsett, are on the roster. Gruettner is a sophomore phy ed major, Rutherford is a senior […]
DNR plans to tighten firewood transport rules
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has proposed lowering the distance firewood can be transported to state parks from 25 to 10 miles in response to the growing presence of the tree-destroying emerald ash borer and other invasive pests. Currently, campers may only bring in firewood that is either certified […]
Broncos, Suokko repeat as SLC golf champs
By David Paulsen Sports Correspondent The Southern Lakes Conference girls golf final results are now complete and nothing has changed from one year ago. The Union Grove Broncos repeated as SLC champions, and Bronco sophomore Mari Suokko was once again named the SLC Player of the Year. Union Grove and […]