By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor On a sweltering hot afternoon preceded by pomp and circumstance, it seemed only fitting that Sunday’s game between the Burlington Rotary Barons and the Waterford Rivermen was decided by a home run. While both teams had their chances to score, it was Landon Tenhagen’s two-out […]
Sports & Other News
From Out in Right Field: Is it possible to co-exist with sidewalks?
When you think about summer and recreation and enjoying yourself outside in the sun, I’m betting the first thing you think of is not … sidewalks. Yes, you heard me. I said sidewalks. By definition – at least according to Wikipedia – a sidewalk “is a path along the […]
Keep an eye on the sky!
Waterford launches its annual Hot Air Balloon festival this weekend, July 19-21, on the school grounds off Highway 20/83 West in Waterford. The family-friendly event features a magical show of color in the skies, helicopter and hot air balloon rides, great food, crafts and vendor fair, car show, petting zoo […]
Man charged for slicing neighbor’s crotch with box cutter
An argument between neighbors ended in violence Tuesday and has resulted in criminal charges accusing a Burlington man of using a box cutter to slice another man’s crotch. Gregory Gundling, 37, was charged July 17 with second-degree recklessly endangering safety in Racine County Circuit Court. The victim, who declined medical […]
Coffee House plans to rock Chestnut Street
Music festival and education event will close street By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer As the clock ticks down to Saturday’s “Coffee House Rocks!” event at The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine, General Manager Carly Rubach is about as ready as she can be. “We are very excited,” said Rubach. […]
That’s one way to beat the heat
Henry Matrise, 2, surprises his mother, Lalita, by tossing water from a bottle at her Tuesday while he and his siblings played at the Fischer Park Beach on Browns Lake. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Twinkies get new life as … minions
These minions, created by Artistic Fibers owner Joanne Cunningham for the July 13 Chocolate Walk, were a close second in the “most creative” voting for the fundraiser.The event is organized by and benefits Music Matters, a local organization supporting music education. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
A veteran in the making: Phil Davis starts at Air Force Academy
By Karen Mahoney Correspondent Ever since one particular Waterford High School honor student was a little boy, he has been enamored with serving the country and becoming a leader. A self-described Air Force “military brat,” Philip Davis hails from a strong military lineage. His mother, Lynn, graduated from the United […]
A final delivery brings a shout-out to Holler
June Holler leaves the post office after 35 years with the community By Julie Rossman Correspondent As June Holler walked her mail delivery route along 11th Avenue in Union Grove for the final time, she admitted she felt a bit emotional, but quickly said, “It’s time … my body says […]
Move clears way for sale of city water department garage
Ambulance service interested in taking over unused space By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the approval of a site map and rezoning request at the City of Burlington Plan Commission meeting Tuesday night, at least one portion of the former water department property looks to be leaving the city’s hands. […]
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