By Patricia Bogumil Editor In a case likely to be cited for years to come, a Wisconsin court has ruled that a Waterford bar that served alcohol to an underage drinker can’t be sued for negligence, because the underage person provided false identification. The Associated Press reports that court records […]
Sports & Other News
Winkler principal among BASD staff resignations
Superintendent says turnover is no greater than usual By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Winkler Elementary School Principal Jennifer Barnabee wants to make one thing abundantly clear. She has loved the two years she spent in Burlington as principal at the school. “I have been so happy here,” said Barnabee Tuesday. […]
Passenger ejected in highway crash dies
A passenger in a car involved in a crash at the intersection of highways J and 36 in Rochester Thursday evening died after being ejected from the vehicle. According to a press release issued by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, the car in which the passenger was riding was headed […]
Out on bond and in trouble again
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A Sturtevant man out on bond for allegedly burglarizing a Town of Dover home in January picked up new felony charges June 2. According to the criminal complaint filed June 3 in Racine County Circuit Court: Benjamin D. Thompson, 24, was observed on surveillance video concealing […]
Fifth OWI charged after Rochester crash
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A Burlington man who was injured in a motorcycle crash April 6 on County Road FF, Rochester, has been charged with his fifth felony offenses of operating while intoxicated and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration. According to the criminal complaint filed May 30 in Racine […]
New fire chief is eager to lead
Former volunteer with 32 years experience is city’s first full-time chief By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For new City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard, coming to Burlington is, in a sense, returning to his roots. Through a friend with a farm on the outskirts of town – and weekly […]
Romo ready to return for ninth annual football camp
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Back when Tony Romo was an undrafted free agent and then backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, it was still a pretty big deal when he came back and hosted a football camp at his high school – Burlington. Now, as a starting quarterback for […]
Biedrzycki, Shebeneck top area seniors
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor For Burlington High School seniors Carson Biedrzycki and Kaysie Shebeneck, the 2012-13 school year – their last in high school – more than met expectations. Both boasted high grade-point averages, both led their sports teams to previously unreached heights – and now both are the […]
Standouts for the week of June 14, 2013
Male Co-Athletes of the Week Kross Krueger, Catholic Central High School baseball: While the CCHS baseball team might have been bounced from the WIAA Division 4 tournament last week in the sectional semifinals, Krueger made sure they were playing there in the first place. Krueger pitched a complete-game two-hitter in […]
Tree branch kills worker at golf course
An 83-year-old man was killed Thursday morning when the lawn mower he was operating struck a tree limb, which subsequently fell and stuck him while he worked at Ives Grove Golf Course in the Town of Yorkville. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Department, the county communications center received a […]
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