By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington native Mary Parker has always been a competitor. Whether it was on the volleyball or basketball court – for both Burlington High School and Beloit College – in the classroom or as a runner, Parker has always found a way to be competitive. Last Sunday, […]
Sports & Other News
Burlington girls tennis winners of eight straight
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Burlington High School girls tennis team is heading into the home stretch of the season with a good head of steam. The Demon girls won seven duals last week and have won eight straight overall to improve to 15-5 overall. Three of those wins […]
FOOTBALL WEEKEND: The skinny on upcoming games involving area teams
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Waterford (2-2 overall, 1-1 Southern Lakes) at Burlington (3-1, 1-1), 7 p.m. This is the biggest game of the week in the Southern Lakes Conference. Two rivals, separated only by about six miles, will go at it in what should be an intense, physical […]
Making strides: Report cards improve for BASD schools
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A year ago, when the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued its first-ever school report cards, the Burlington Area School District fell mainly in the area of meeting expectations. This year, the majority of the district has stepped up one notch, with five of the seven […]
Red sky at night
The setting sun shows off a bright display of colors recently as temperature and cloud conditions created a gorgeous sunset situation across southeast Wisconsin. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Firefighters extinguish barn fire
A sheriff’s deputy and rescue squad members watch as firefighters from the Town of Burlington and Kansasville put out a barn fire along Hoosier Creek Road Sept. 14. The barn, which was used as a machine shed, appeared to be a total loss. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
Offering a fresh look at local history
By Jason Arndt Correspondent After spending many hours delving into and digging up 175 years of Union Grove history, the History Seekers group has earned its right to stay at the Village Hall. That follows the organization’s public presentation of artifacts during the Village’s annual Super Saturday held […]
New commission adopts its rules book
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In their third official meeting, members of the newly formed Village of Waterford Fire and Police Commission voted Aug. 29 in favor of a 16-page document that outlines the appointed body’s rules and regulations. The commission was formed as the village approaches the 5,500-resident […]
Area business will gain solar panels
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Plan Commission got a simple answer Tuesday night when they asked Burlington Fireplace and Heating owner Richard Hendrickson why he wanted to install a solar panel at the business. “It’s going to reduce my electric bill,” said Hendrickson, who later got unanimous […]
BREAKING: Lake Geneva Generals semi-pro football team officially for sale
WILLIAMS BAY – The Lake Geneva Generals semi-pro football franchise is no longer – again. After almost folding earlier this year, co-owners Derek and Jeni Diehl saddled up for one more season. And what a ride it was. For the first time in 12 years, Derek’s team missedthe playoffs but […]
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