By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT It came down to a playoff to determine whether Burlington High School senior Tony Stang would be going to the WIAA State Golf Meet. Stang was one of five golfers from non-qualifying teams who competed in a playoff for three spots at state. Stang, along […]
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Ready to fly
Graduates of Catholic Central High School toss their caps into the air following commencement May 24 at St. Mary Church in Burlington. The graduates of the Class of 2013 at CCHS and Burlington High School will be featured in a special section published in the June 6 edition of the […]
Man charged with stalking following SWAT incident
A Burlington man who briefly holed up in his ex-girlfriend’s basement and allegedly threatened to slit her throat and kill their children May 26, was in jail this week awaiting court proceedings on multiple criminal charges. Adam G. Floyd, 27, was captured by a Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy after apparently […]
Stempe ends season at sectional
Catholic Central High School sophomore Jeff Stempe had a solid day Tuesday at the WIAA Division 3 sectional at Kohler’s Black Wolf Run golf course, but did not qualify for state. Stempe finished tied for 11th at the sectional, shooting an 85. That was three shots off the final qualifying […]
Loss to Westosha ends softball team’s season
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Although the loss was not surprising, the fact that the final score was closer than previous games between the same two teams was encouraging. The Burlington High School softball team saw its season come to an end Thursday in the WIAA Division 1 regional finals […]
North Cape Car and Tractor show set
North Cape Lutheran Church invites collectors and enthusiasts to a car and tractor show on Sunday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All types of show cars and tractors are welcome. The event will feature live entertainment and child-friendly activities, a bounce house and tractor pull. The show […]
WWMD hosts open house on dredging project
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 […]
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 […]