By Patricia Bogumil Editor A Rochester father was charged this week with physically abusing his infant son. According to the criminal complaint filed May 20 in Racine County Circuit Court: Gerald Lee Baumeister, Jr., 20, is charged with physically abusing and intentionally harming his four-month-old son, […]
Sports & Other News
Broncos winning streak snapped by Falcons
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Facing the No. 1-ranked Westosha Central Falcons May 16, the Union Grove High School girls softball team saw its 17-game winning streak come to an end in a 9-5 loss at home. One day earlier, the Broncos had extended the streak to 17 games with […]
Softball team advances to second round of playoffs
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With a solid performance on the field Tuesday, the Burlington High School softball team advanced in WIAA Division 1 regional action with a 3-1 victory over Stoughton at Stoughton. Burlington came into this game as the No. 9-seed, while Stoughton was the No. 8 seed. […]
Deputies attacked in traffic stop
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 20-year-old Franksville man who was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic check appeared to be passed out, but as deputies tried to speak with him, he suddenly lunged and allegedly punched a deputy in the head. According to the criminal […]
WGSD and union impasse resolved in mediation
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer The Waterford Graded School District board Monday night approved the 2011-12 contract with the Waterford Elementary Education Association. “Just to be clear, we’re finally putting to rest the contract, not for this year, not for next year, but for last year,” explained […]
City considers allowing restaurants to serve alcohol on sidewalks
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer To serve or not to serve … that is the question. And it received a straightforward show of support Tuesday night at the City of Burlington Committee of the Whole meeting. With the City allowing outdoor dining in the public right of way in the […]
Chocolate smile
Gabriella Torres, 3, laughs as she waits for the start of chocolate eating contest Friday night at Burlington’s ChocolateFest. The contest, sponsored by the Plaza Theater, is just one of many events in the Chocolate Experience tent during the festival, which runs through Monday. For your complete guide to ChocolateFest […]
Local Memorial Day activities this weekend
Bixby-Hanson American Legion Post 171 has announced its Memorial Day program. • On Saturday, May 25, the Post will place flags on graves of eight local cemeteries, including the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. • On Sunday, May 26, the Post conducts its annual memorial pilgrimage to […]
Grade School Board OKs special ed co-op contract
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer It took longer than probably anyone involved would have liked, but Monday night the Waterford Graded School District (WGSD) Board approved a new three-year contract with the Waterford Special Education Cooperative. The agreement was reached after months of back-and-forth meetings and communication between […]
Wolverines pick up win over Broncos
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Waterford High School baseball team avenged a loss five days earlier, defeating Union Grove 3-1 Tuesday in Southern Lakes Conference action. “A well-played game by both teams,” head coach Lance Bestland said. Tanner Hunsucker pitched the complete game, giving up just five hits, and […]
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