This is an open letter to the athletic directors from Elkhorn Area, Delavan-Darien, Badger and Waterford high schools. In terms of fielding a boys volleyball team, what are you waiting for? This fall, new boys volleyball programs have popped up in Union Grove and Wilmot. The Panthers and Broncos are […]
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Books with no strings attached
Burlington Back 40 4-H members Justin Ehrhart (left) and Grace Boyle load books into one of two little free libraries installed in Burlington parks Sept. 7. One is in Riverside Park, and the other in Echo Park. The libraries allow people to take a book or leave a book for […]
District’s ACT scores take slight dip
For the Burlington Area School District – and in particular, Burlington High School – the overall goal for students in the district’s “Roadmap to Instructional Excellence” is to have all graduates college and career ready. As part of that goal, Burlington High School Principal Eric Burling wants all students […]
A short life honored: Family and friends remember Nate Maki
Former Burlington student dies during hunting incident in Texas By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor “I wouldn’t wish this on anybody, this is the toughest thing. It’s horrible, but we’re trying to stay Natestrong.” Harold Maki sat in a chair slouched forward, fighting back tears Tuesday as he described his difficult, […]
Heavy metal with a patriotic flair
Hundreds of motorcycles wait for riders to mount them Sunday for the annual Toy Run to benefit Love Inc. The annual motorcycle ride raises money to fund Christmas baskets and gifts for those in need at Love Inc.
Volunteers embark on happy trail
Volunteers paint designs on the Born Learning Trail Saturday at Echo Park. The trail, which encourages educational interaction between children and adults, went in as part of United Way’s “Day of Caring” across Racine County. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Taser, police dog bring reluctant compliance
A local man’s recent propensity to run afoul of local law enforcement officers added another chapter Aug. 29 – one that ended with the assistance of a Taser and a police dog. Robert Christison, 46, of Slades Corners in the Town of Wheatland, was charged Aug. 30 with felony bail […]
Park sex assault suspect sought
Racine County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking an individual to question about a suspected sexual assault that occurred in a restroom at East Eagle Park in Rochester on Tuesday, Sept. 3. According to a media release from the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the park shortly before 1 p.m., Tuesday. […]
Feeling railroaded: Aldermen grouse about train horn mandate
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the City of Burlington Common Council may have been discussing a more than $157,000 change order to its city streets project Tuesday night, one item dominated the discussion. And, yes, it had to do with the horns blasted by trains passing through Burlington and the […]
Two injured in crash
Two Union Grove residents who were injured in a motorcycle crash Aug. 31 continue to recover this week at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa from their serious injuries. According to a media release from the Racine County Sheriff’s office, officials received a call reporting an injury accident […]
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