By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor This year, following Burlington High School’s homecoming game Friday against Elkhorn, there were no fireworks. BHS coach Hans Block didn’t know why, but at that point, he really didn’t care. “I’m fine with that,” said Block after the Demons dismantled Elkhorn in a 44-19 victory. […]
Sports & Other News
Standouts for the week of Oct. 12, 2012
Male Athlete of the Week Grant Alderman, Catholic Central High School football: While Alderman has been limited this year due to injuries, he had his best game of the season Saturday against St. Thomas More. In just 12 carries, Alderman rushed for 239 yards and four touchdowns in CCHS’s 46-0 […]
Fire breaks out at Burlington’s Nestle plant
Firefighters were dispatched to Nestle’s Burlington factory Friday afternoon for the report of a fire. The call came in about 1:40 p.m. The first units to arrive from the City of Burlington Fire Department reported a “working fire” and called for manpower assistance from the Town of Burlington Fire Department […]
Waterford students got a move on
Area children participate in International Walk to School Day International Walk to School Day was celebrated in Waterford Oct. 3, with participants from all three public elementary schools (Evergreen, Trailside, and Woodfield. The Walk to School day is an international event that helps promote a healthier lifestyle for students […]
Waterford’s Fall Harvest Fest is Oct. 14
Enjoy festival offerings and a chicken dinner Enjoy the fall colors, scents, and sounds of the season at the Waterford Fall Harvest Fest on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Whitford Park (730 N. River Road) and Ten Club Park (next door to 101 E. Main […]
What conflict?
School Board refuses to consider wives, former teachers for citizen positions By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For at least one minute Monday night, the Burlington Area School District School Board operated with some measure of levity. In discussion of what to do about potential conflicts of interest in appointing citizen […]
Construction takes a toll
Some Milwaukee Avenue businesses are struggling due to roadwork By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For almost 14 years, Bertha Benitez’s Los Compadres – a Mexican restaurant with a full bar license – has been a staple in Burlington. Benitez is now wondering how much longer that will be the case, […]
A harvest of hope
Farmers step forward to reap corn at Weis farms By Jennifer Eisenbart and Patricia Bogumil Staff Writers This week, area farmers planned to come together and help out with the harvest of crops from Weis Brothers farms. The Weis brothers finished harvesting their soy beans before an accident on […]
LETTER: National debt is a disgrace to the ‘Greatest Generation’
What a Shame! My parents grew up during the U.S. Great Depression. I remember their stories of their delight getting only an orange on Christmas morning and the delectable delight, duck blood soup for supper. Nothing was wasted. Both of my parents were WWII veterans and part of “The Greatest […]
Colorful camp
YMCA Camp MacLean was ablaze in autumn colors last week. The camp, on the shores of Rockland Lake, is operated by the YMCA of Chicago. Fall colors in the area appeared to peak late last week before wind and rain took a toll on the annual display. (Photo by Ed […]
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