Procedures in place to limit access, danger at local schools By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut, Burlington Area School District officials have dealt with a number of questions – chief among them is how would the district deal with a similar […]
Sports & Other News
Lady Toppers fall to Shoreland Lutheran
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent It was one of those nights for the Lady Toppers when they traveled to Somers to play Shoreland Lutheran (11-5, 9-2 MCC) Jan. 24, losing 51-28. “We just weren’t ready to play” said Coach Jeff Behrens. “We started off badly and it went downhill from […]
SLC wrestling – final matches determined
The following are the final matches to be wrestled at the Southern Lakes Conference Wrestling meet, being held today at Burlington High School. These are from www.trackwrestling.com, and indicate the two wrestlers wrestling for first and second, third and fourth and fifth and sixth. Finals are scheduled to begin at […]
Aurora official says sustainability was key in decision to close birthing center
But local officials contend more could be done to preserve birthing service By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The decision to close the birthing center at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington is based on best practices and is done with a long-term sustainable vision for health care in the community, […]
Stoughton ends Bronco boys’ season
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT A physical Stoughton team took it to the Union Grove High School boys basketball team Friday in a WIAA regional game, ending the Bronco boys’ season with a 56-22 victory. Stoughton dominated the first quarter, jumping out to a commanding 20-2 lead. “We didn’t start […]
Workforce Development to meet with displaced workers
Variety of services offered to those impacted by fire The Racine County Workforce Development Center, in partnership with the state Department of Workforce Development Center, will offer an informational briefing to the Echo Lake Foods workforce facing job loss due to the massive fire at the food processing facility in […]
Special ed deadlines come and go and get re-set
Three of four school boards have said “no” to a request to grant Waterford Graded a three-month extension for giving final notice of its intent to leave the Waterford Special Education Co-operative. Still, all those “no” votes are now somewhat moot, since the actual date for final notice was apparently […]
Union Grove Area Fund awards grant
Fire and Rescue Department receives $7,500 The Union Grove-Yorkville Fire and Rescue Department is the recipient of a grant from the Union Grove Area Fund. Brian McMahon, U.G. Area Fund Chairman, presented a check for $7,500 to Fire Chief Tom Czerniak on Jan 10. Also attending the presentation was Barb […]
SLIDESHOW: Bishop Donald Hying visits Burlington
Here are photos from the Mass celebrated by Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop Donald Hying Jan. 29 at Catholic Central High School in observance of Catholic Schools Week.
SLIDESHOW: Echo Lake Foods fire
City of Burlington officials finally declared the fire at Echo Lake Foods extinguished at 9 a.m. Friday morning – roughly 39 hours after it began. Below is a slideshow of the fire and aftermath featuring images by Southern Lakes Newspapers Editor in Chief Ed Nadolski. (Note: video may not load […]
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