The Burlington High School student section was decked out in all blue for Friday night’s home opener against Union Grove. True, Burlington’s colors are black and orange, but this wasn’t your typical game. The cheers were amplified, the stands were packed and the football was action-packed, but the memory of […]
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Feels good to be home
Many of you know me already. You know, the youngest of six Ramczyks. My mom is Joni and has probably told you your sign and your most compatible mate. My dad is a local baseball legend and has probably saved you a fortune on meat at Pick n’ Save. My […]
Follow our high school football coverage tonight
Get the latest on the local high school football scene right here tonight from Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk. Ramczyk plans to attend a pair of Southern Lakes Conference openers tonight as Burlington (2-0) hosts Union Grove (0-2) and Waterford (1-1) hosts Lake Geneva Badger (1-1). He’ll also post any updates […]
Wolverines to battle Badger in SLC showdown
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Call it a miracle. Call it lucky. Whatever you call it, “it” resulted in the Waterford football team’s second straight conference title. In last year’s regular-season finale, Waterford trailed Badger, 3-0, with less than a minute to play. Faced with the daunting task of driving […]
Demons looking to avoid trap game against hungry Broncos
Burlington wants to remain unbeaten with win in SLC opener By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Take a short drive east on Highway 11 from Burlington. First, you’ll see a small community affectionately known as Kansasville. Keep going past some farms and eventually you will find a few factories, a Dairy […]
Teachers, district headed to mediation
Distribution of pay raise for 2012-13 remains a sticking point By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Depending upon whom you ask, the money the Burlington Area School District allocated for salaries for the 2012-13 school year can be best distributed in one of two ways. One would be putting compensation toward the […]
Rotary Barons to play for league championship
Local baseball team has come a long way in 16 years By Mike Ramczyk Sports editor The year was 1997. A wide-eyed University of Wisconsin–Whitewater sophomore named Ryan Hoffman was back in his hometown of Burlington after playing college baseball for the Warhawks. A teenager at the time, the now-35-year-old […]
Gaggle gathers on the dam
The dam at Echo Park was a popular gathering place last week, as wild geese from the area used it as a landing (and launching) pad. The geese were elbowing out other wildlife – including ducks and herons – for the space. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Village spends $2,000 to save millions
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Village of Union Gove residents could be faced with a hefty bill of at least $2.5 million from 2014 until 2022, pending the review of a petition recently filed with Department of Natural Resources by the Village of Union Grove. The DNR is imposing a phosphorus […]
Village, Walmart contribute for new playground equipment
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Three new pieces of playground equipment will be available for children to enjoy at Leider Park thanks, in part, to a $1,000 grant awarded by Walmart. In conjunction with that grant, Union Grove will contribute an additional $1,000 through the Park Improvement Fund to purchase two […]
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