Fox River and Tichigan Lake issues to be addressed The Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) has retained the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and GRAEF to conduct studies and prepare conceptual plans for the navigational dredging of the Fox River – Tichigan Waterway (Waterford Ecosystem Restoration Project). A public open […]
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Final figures for school budget tied up in state politics
State budget process leaves BASD, other districts hanging By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer There’s nothing like a state biennial budget process to throw a school district for a loop. That is where Burlington Area School District is sitting right now. While most budget issues seem to be falling neatly into […]
Demons win opener in 5-0 shutout over Racine Park
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor After losing four straight games leading into the WIAA Division 1 playoffs, the Burlington High School baseball team needed to right the ship quickly. The Demons did just that Tuesday afternoon, holding Racine Park to just four hits and shutting out the Panthers 5-0 in […]
Craig ends Bronco girls season
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Union Grove High School softball team had hoped to at least advance into sectional action this season. That hope was shattered May 23 at home in a 7-1 loss to Janesville Craig. The Broncos, who were seeded No. 2 in their sectional, had received […]
Supporter of BHS althletics launches facility upgrade petition drive
A supporter of improvements to athletic facilities at Burlington Area School District schools has launched an online petition drive to drum up backing for a referendum that – if successful – could secure funding for the upgrades. Kevin Bird, a local youth wrestling coach and parent of a state champion […]
New special ed contract proposal making the rounds
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School officials are on the verge of approving a new participation agreement for the Waterford Special Education Cooperative. Their likely move comes as the Waterford Graded School District recently moved forward on the issue after months of contentious debate. Special education has been […]
Wind Lake seeks new volunteers
The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Co. (WLVFC) has a Junior Response Team (JRT) program in place for young adults, ages 14 to 18. Recruitment for the upcoming JRT program is now in progress. The Department is also recruiting for adult EMT and Fire Fighter positions. Members respond to emergencies, as […]
Conflicts of interest addressed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School board members have reviewed their ethics policy for potential conflicts of interest regarding an elected official serving on two school boards. Dan Jensen was elected to serve on the WUHS board in April. At the same time, he is keeping his longtime […]
Procession unites local Catholics
Hispanic ministry brings together local congregations Catholics representing several Burlington-area congregations joined with members of the Hispanic community at St. Charles Borromeo Church last Saturday in a procession that served as a show of unity among local Catholics. The procession, led by the Rev. Sergio Lizama, a priest who ministers […]
Area athletes make finals at Division 1 state track
Making tomorrow’s finals at the WIAA Division 1 state track and field meet: Union Grove’s Cassy Goodrich in the 100, 200 and 400. Waterford’s Jenny Gilbreath in the 400. Burlington’s Mickael Pauly in the 400. Pauly will also run in tomorrow’s 800-meter run.
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