Developer plans to start project in 2013 By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council unanimously approved a number of resolutions, ordinances and motions Jan. 2 – including the re-zoning of property on Bridge Street to allow for a new apartment complex. After a brief discussion about […]
Sports & Other News
Broncos basketball hopes for second-half improvements
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With games this week signaling the halfway point of the season, the Union Grove High School boys and girls basketball teams look to turn around sub-500 seasons. After their first eight games, the Bronco girls are 3-5 overall and 1-2 in the Southern Lakes Conference, […]
Wolverine wrestlers 3-4 at Northern Exposure
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Waterford High School wrestling squad won three out of seven duals at the 24-team Northern Exposure Invitational held at Merrill High School Friday and Saturday. The Wolverines defeated a Bluejays team, plus Appleton East and Brookfield East, while losing to Menomonee Falls, Pittsville, Edgar […]
The top 12 news stories of 2012
It was a year for weathering hard times and enjoying good times By Patricia Bogumil Editor Here’s a look back at some of the stories that impacted the local news scene throughout 2012. 1. We vote State politics sometimes spilled over into the local scene in 2012. Local […]
Where your local tax dollars go
Most residents are paying less this year, officials say By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there has been one constant in City of Burlington Treasurer Steve DeQuaker’s life recently, it’s that people are surprised that their tax bills are likely lower than expected. That, and everyone seems to like the […]
Waterford boys split pair of games
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Waterford Union High School boys basketball team found itself on a bit of a rollercoaster ride at its home holiday tournament last week. The Wolverines won their opener 53-50 against University School of Milwaukee Dec. 27, then dropped a difficult 46-37 loss to Menomonee […]
Wolverine girls go 0-2 at Baraboo
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Truth be told, an 0-2 record at the Baraboo Holiday Classic wasn’t without its positives for the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team. The Wolverines dropped a 62-33 decision to Baraboo Dec. 27 – the fifth-ranked team in WIAA Division 2 – and then […]
Gymnasts find new love for sport in high school
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the high school gymnastics scene in Wisconsin has evolved over the last several years. As more and more gymnasts decide that the club gymnastics scene demands too much – and at the same time, see that high […]
Lady ’Toppers still search for win, but make improvements
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent The Catholic Central High School girls basketball team is still in search of its first victory this year, but head coach Jeff Behrens liked the efforts of his squad at the Badger Holiday Tournament last week. The Lady ’Toppers lost to host Badger 52-39 Dec. […]
Demon boys make most of Kenosha trip
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Last week, Burlington High School boys basketball coach Steve Berezowitz wanted his team to continue making progress in each and every game. He also said the Demons haven’t played up to their ability yet. While not everything was in line last week in the Honda […]