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 […]
Sports & Other News
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.
Hilltoppers bring home four titles from sectional meet
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Catholic Central High School track and field team is going to be busy in La Crosse this weekend. Of the 16 individuals and relays that qualified for last week’s sectional meet, 12 qualified for state out of the Division 3 sectional – held at […]
Updates from the state track and field meet
Here are updates on the performances of local athletes at the WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse on Friday provided by Sports Editor Jennifer Eisenbart. Check back later for additional updates. Division 3 • Catholic Central’s Megan Wadsworth ran into a heavy headwind in the Division 3 […]
Baseball season ends with loss to Westosha
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT One bad inning spelled defeat, and the end of the season, for the Waterford High School baseball team Tuesday. The Wolverine boys, just six outs away from advancing to the regional final, gave up seven runs to Westosha Central in the bottom of the sixth […]
Demons send four individuals to state track
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Four athletes from the Burlington High School track and field squads will be competing in the 2013 Track and Field Championships Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, at UW-La Crosse. For the Demon boys, seniors Mickael Pauly and Max Shenkenberg will be competing in […]
Three Bronco girls qualify for state
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Cassy and Alex Goodrich, and Madelyn Schwartz, will represent Union Grove High School at the 2013 Track and Field Championships Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, at UW-La Crosse. All three advanced out of the Wisconsin Lutheran sectional May 23. Cassy Goodrich, a junior, […]
Aurora officials say it will be the end of the year before they’ll know future of Burlington hospital
City officials were hoping to learn more in June Aurora Health Care officials announced Thursday afternoon that it will be the end of the year before they make any decision regarding the long-term future of medical facilities in the Burlington area. In a statement sent to the Standard Press, Jeffrey […]
Good food and fun Sunday at Lions Chicken Barbecue
The Union Grove Lions Club hold their 33rd annual Chicken Barbecue on Sunday June 2, at the Racine County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Union Grove. Tickets are adults, $9; children age 12 and younger, $6. Each ticket admits its holder to all other events taking place during the Barbecue. Serving times […]
Municipal leaders share ideas
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Representatives from four Waterford-area municipalities gathered recently to discuss issues of mutual concern at the bi-annual Super Meeting. Environmental clean-up efforts, staffing and Highway 83 were among the items examined. The Village and Town of Waterford, Village of Rochester and Town of Norway were included in […]