Kailey Harris, 8, (above) bounces her way down an inflatable slide at the St. Mary’s Fall Fest Saturday. The three-day event feature food, music, games and auctions. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Sports & Other News
Washington-Caldwell budget stays mainly flat with no fizz
By Patricia Bogumil Editor In a newly adopted 2012-13 budget, residents living in the Washington-Caldwell School District should again pay a $7.50 mil rate per $1,000 property valuation. The $7.50 tax rate has been in place for the last two years. “Our board likes to keep that mil rate flat […]
Lynch buys out Horter Chevy
There’ll be few changes at Mukwonago dealership By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A venerable auto dealer with a deep history in Burlington expanded its footprint Saturday with the acquisition of a Mukwonago-based business. Lynch Auto Group has acquired Horter Chevrolet, an operation long noted for its sales and service departments in […]
New WHS budget supports restraint, pride in purpose
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The numbers in a budget tell a story. And while Waterford High School officials are pleased to offer a 2012-13 budget containing near-flat expenditures and a small drop in both the tax levy and mil rate, they are also pleased about offering students a quality education […]
Belt-tightening in progress for graded schools
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Faced with a projected $612,000 reduction in state aid this school year, officials in the Waterford Graded School District are scrutinizing expenses in 2012-13 and beyond. “When we talk about strategizing and sending a message to the community, I want people to be informed,” Superintendent […]
Steady as she goes
BHS’s ACT scores remain above state average By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Scores posted by Burlington High School students last school year on a popular college admissions test remained essentially steady for the fifth time in six years. According to information released recently by the state Department of Public […]
Bronco runners get feel of varsity competition
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT At one of the largest invitational cross country meets in the state, the Union Grove High School cross country squads faced some tough competition. “Many of the Bronco runners got their first chance at varsity level competition during this meet and will certainly benefit from […]
Wolverine netters edge Union Grove 4-3
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT In an extremely close match between two Southern Lakes Conference rivals, Waterford edged Union Grove 4-3 Aug. 30 at home. Just how close was this match? It was not decided until Waterford’s Sydney Ciano earned a three-set victory over Grove’s Lauren Tuma in the final […]
Demon netters drop close 4-3 match
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Burlington High School girls tennis team continues to look for its first Southern Lakes Conference dual win of the season following a 4-3 loss to Delavan-Darien Thursday. “It was right down to the wire, as usual, with us,” head coach Rose Dolatowski said. Two […]
Bronco boys fall to Case and Badger
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Union Grove High School boys’ soccer team lost its eighth in a row Tuesday, dropping a 3-1 decision to Racine Case in a non-conference matchup. “Given that many of our players are open-enrollment students who live in Racine, players on both sides know each […]
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