By Jennifer Eisenbart SPORTS EDITOR The Burlington co-op swim team might be in a bit of a rebuilding year, but that didn’t keep the squad from a solid performance Aug. 30 at the Southern Lakes Conference relays. Burlington posted one win – which happened to be a new SLC record […]
Sports & Other News
Standouts for the week of Sept. 7, 2012
Male Athlete of the Week Irvin Jimenez, Burlington High School boys soccer: Jimenez scored the winning goal last week as the Demons picked up their first Southern Lakes Conference victory of the season, 2-1 over Wes-tosha Central. Teammate Robert White-head played a through ball to Jimenez, who went on to […]
New annexation project pegged at $1 million minimum
By Patricia Bogumil Editor From the public perspective, it was déjà vu all over again Sept. 4 at an informational meeting held to discuss a dormant – but recently arisen – annexation proposal by the Norway Dover Drainage District. Unlike a previous 2009 annexation effort, which was halted by a […]
Road weary
Construction patience grows thin, but officials say work is on schedule By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief When it comes to road construction, progress can be deceiving – at least that’s what City of Burlington officials are saying regarding the work along Milwaukee Avenue. City officials issued a press release […]
August traffic deaths were second lowest since WWII
Traffic deaths in Wisconsin last month were the second lowest for August since the end of World War II Last month was the second safest month of August in terms of traffic deaths on Wisconsin roadways since the end of World War II. Fifty-five people died in 46 traffic crashes […]
A day of firsts
Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet walks with a group of kindergarteners to the first day of classes at Cooper School in Burlington Tuesday. It was also a first day of sorts for Smet, who became superintendent in July after serving for many years as the district’s business administrator. […]
For a good c.a.u.s.e.
Members of the Fox River C.A.U.S.E. (Citizens Against Underwater Silt and Erosion) are conducting their annual canoe cleanup of the Waterford waterways on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are welcome. Meet at Fox River Landing, 31421 Bridge Dr. Canoes, trash bags, beverages and lunch at […]
St. Mary Parish gears up for fall festival
Run/walk is new to slate of events A weekend full of music, food, fun and competition is on tap Friday-Sunday at the 2012 Fall Festival at St. Mary Catholic Parish in Burlington. New to the festival this year is a 5K run/walk set for 8 a.m. Saturday on the grounds […]
Village police services contract still being negotiated
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While the Waterford Village Board recently made its decision about the direction of police oversight in 2013, some of the finer points are still being worked out. In a narrow 4-3 vote earlier this month, the board decided to pursue a police services contract with the […]
New college opens for students with autism
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Wisconsin Independent Life College (WILC), a new secondary education option for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, will open its doors with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at 104B E. Main St., Waterford. WILC is a new private, non-profit college serving young […]
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