Frontier history will come to life May 18 when the Seno Woodland Education Center, Burlington, hosts its annual Spring Woodland Rendezvous. The historical re-enactment is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 18, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 19. Visitors to the education center will […]
Sports & Other News
Demon golfers grab second in SLC Meet
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Burlington High School boys golf team was consistent throughout the Southern Lakes Conference golf majors this season, and that same consistency was evident at the SLC Meet Tuesday held at Hawk’s View Golf Course, Lake Geneva. As the team generally did throughout the season, […]
Softball team wins 16th straight, downs Waterford
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Union Grove scored two runs in the top of the seventh and eked out a 3-2 win over host Waterford in a Southern Lakes Conference softball matchup Tuesday. Waterford scored one in the bottom of the third to go ahead 1-0, then Union Grove tied […]
Boys take third, girls fourth in SLC Meet
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT In the tough Southern Lakes Conference, the Waterford High School boys and girls track and field squads managed a third- and fourth-place finish, respectively, at the SLC Meet held Tuesday at Waterford. The Wolverine boys tallied 124.5 points to take third, while the girls accumulated […]
BHS girls third, boys fourth at SLC Meet
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Riding four event victories and showing some nice depth, the Burlington High School track and field squads did well at the Southern Lakes Conference Meet Tuesday at Waterford. The Demon girls edged Waterford for third with 110.83 points, while the boys took fourth with 101 […]
City would welcome chance to lobby Aurora
Officials say retaining hospital services is first priority By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington’s top officials said they are more than willing to sit down with representatives of Aurora Health Care in an attempt to convince them to maintain robust hospital services in Burlington. “Absolutely,” City […]
New-look Hope Walk steps off Saturday
Wellness is focus of fundraising relay event at Burlington High School By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer All jokes about the unlucky number 13 should be pushed aside – at least when it comes to the 13th Annual Hope Walk. “It’s coming together,” said Hope Walk Board Member Judy Bratz. “We’re […]
Village revaluation project stays loose
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The timeline for a revaluation within the Village of Waterford remains open and fluid, following action Monday night by officials. Citing concerns about continued economic conditions that have hurt property values in some communities, the Village Board agreed May 13 not to set a specific year […]
Fire chief concerned about Conserv’s expansion plans
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Kansasville Fire Chief Scott Remer is requesting a meeting with Conserv FS officials in June’s Town Board meeting after learning his agency was never notified of all the details regarding its expansion of anhydrous ammonia. The details emerged at the Town of Dover Board meeting May […]
All that glitters
All was glitz and glitter April 27 when Union Grove High School held its junior prom. Court members pictured are (from left), Cassy Goodrich and Tony Beck; Hailey Klug and Justin DeLong; Claire Larson and Tom Kwon; Mary McSorely and Riley Mann; Queen Becca Vogt and King Joel Vogt; Brianna […]