By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Town of Burlington Board of Supervisors isn’t unsympathetic to the plight of the Burlington Cemetery. But after being asked to provide money to help the cemetery overcome financial problems, the Town Board is balking. “There’s probably a lot of ways we could pitch in […]
Sports & Other News
Bronco girls defeat Panthers 6-1
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Union Grove High School softball team kicked off its Southern Lakes Conference season in grand fashion Tuesday with a 6-1 win at Wilmot. After spotting Wilmot a 1-0 lead in the second, Union Grove got its bats going in the fourth, scoring three times […]
Burlington track squads take fourth at SLC Relays
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT In their first outdoor action this spring, the Burlington High School track and field squads both placed fourth at the Southern Lakes Conference Relays held Monday at Elkhorn. The Demon boys tallied 79 points, while the girls’ squad totaled 75. Badger won the boys side […]
Lots of stuff involved in sewer backup claim
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A property owner’s claim against the Village of Waterford for a sewer backup could be denied, based on a recommendation by the Public Works Utilities Committee. On Monday, committee members followed the advice of legal counsel, the village’s insurance provider and Public Works Director Jeff Dolezal […]
Bronco track and field teams sixth and seventh at SLC Relays
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With a win in the 1,600 sprint medley, and second-place finish in the 800 sprint medley, the Union Grove High School girls track and field squad finished sixth at the Southern Lakes Conference Relays Monday at Elkhorn. The Bronco girls tallied 31 points in the […]
Bronco golfers finally tee up season
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT In a meet that was postponed one week due to weather, the Union Grove High School boys golf team finished fifth out of eight teams at the Wolverine Classic April 12. The event, which is normally 18 holes, was shortened to nine holes at the […]
Wolverine girls win SLC Relays; boys third
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With top two finishes in nine of the 14 events, the Waterford High School girls track and field squad won the Southern Lakes Conference Relays Monday at Elkhorn. The Wolverine girls tallied 107 points, with Lake Geneva Badger placing second with 97. “The girls did […]
Demon golfers place second in first two meets
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With hopes of potentially challenging for a Southern Lakes Conference crown, the Burlington High School boys golf team began its season Friday with a second-place finish at the Wolverine Classic held at Rivermoor Golf Club. The Demon boys had a 170 team score to finish […]
High School fire out with luck and skill
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Fire investigators believe foul play had no role in a predawn fire that broke out at Waterford High School April 15, according to Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling. Instead, the cause of the fire in an auxiliary room off the main gym is considered to likely […]
Drop off unused medicines for free disposal
A free medicine collection will be held Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Raymond Town Hall, 2255 S. 76th St. All Racine County residents are invited to drop off any outdated or unused medicine that evening, including both over-the-counter and prescription medications. While you’re there, meet Friday, […]