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 […]
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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 […]
Music Matters awards nearly $9,000 in grants
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer It’s been a little bit of something for everyone this summer for the non-profit arts support group Music Matters. “We’re stable. We’re still giving away money,” said Karen Tolle, one of the driving forces behind the organization. The list of donations has continued to grow, […]
A new school year filled with promise
Students arrive by bus for the first day of school at Waller Elementary School Tuesday in Burlington. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Man injured in fall from bridge
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer A Burlington man is in stable condition Tuesday after a fall off an area bridge late Aug. 29. According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, Michael Biedrzycki, 28, was sitting on the bridge at Spring Valley Road at the Highway 11 bypass at about 11:30 […]
Looking to smoke the competition
The Badger State Truck and Tractor Pulls, held on the main straightaway of the racetrack at the Walworth County Fair Aug. 28-29, once again filled the grandstands, entertaining the crowd with power, black smoke and a whole lot of noise. (Photo by Heather Ruenz)
Deputies rescue man from burning home
Racine County Sheriff’s deputies rescued a 73-year-old man from his smoke-filled residence in the Town of Burlington shortly after midnight on Aug. 31. Deputies were called to the home about 12:45 a.m. by the man who said his home was filling with smoke and he’d need assistance escaping since he […]
Gas prices rise, but they’re still a relative bargain
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 7.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.62 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week […]
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