OK, so the recall is on. Bumper stickers and yard signs are out in full force. The other day I drove past a HUGE sign that reads “Sportsmen For Walker – Our Outdoor Heritage Matters.” I drive on home, and I decide I’m going to check the details about how […]
Sports & Other News
Friday at the WIAA state track and field meet
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor Just how new was Waterford’s Tony Sustachek to the WIAA Division 1 state track and field meet? In spite of running a new school record, the senior was ready to leave the field Friday afternoon at the state meet, thinking there was no way […]
Local teens share much of the journey to Scouting’s highest honor
In a Double Eagle ceremony held May 20, St. Thomas Aquinas’ Boy Scout Troop 372 awarded Karl Chic and Jacob Hall the coveted Eagle Scout award. Karl and Jacob entered kindergarten together at St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School in Waterford in 1999, becoming Tiger Scouts in 2000. Since then, they […]
Appointments made for Waterford township positions
The following appointments were made by Waterford Town Chairman Robert Langmesser at the town board’s May 9 meeting. Each appointment extends the present term an additional one year. • Building inspector: L&M Inspections, Lee Greivell. • Town attorney: Michael Dubis. • Assistant town attorney: Dubis is authorized to select the […]
Motorcyclist killed, wife injured in Memorial Day crash
A motorcyclist was killed and his wife critically injured after their bike was struck by a pickup truck on Highway 12 in the Town of LaGrange on Memorial Day. Walworth County Sheriff’s deputies said the crash occurred at about 9:57 a.m. on Monday, May 28. William M. Geimer, 58, of […]
Joey’s lasting gift
Fundraiser in O’Brien’s honor continues to impact community By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer After seven years, Kevin O’Brien can say he’s OK. “That’s it,” said O’Brien, who lost his son, Joey, after a brief, but intense, battle with leukemia in the summer of 2005. Left behind was Kevin, his wife, […]
Round and round he goes
Comedian, juggler and unicyclist T.J. Howell of Baraboo has the attention of spectators during Burlington’s Memorial Day parade as he cruises the route in a unique unicycle. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Nestle creation draws crowds
This year’s chocolate candy creation built by employees of Nestle’s local plant puts a focal point on the Nestle Quick bunny. The creation was on display throughout ChocolateFest, attracting a steady crowd of camera-toting people. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Janesville woman wins pageant on first try
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Beginner’s luck? Maybe. But more likely than not, Claire Olsen’s passionate voice and strong personality made more of an impact Saturday at the 28th annual Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest pageant. Olsen was named Miss BAC 2013 Saturday, besting a field of six other young women […]
Man faces fifth drunken driving charge
A Burlington man is facing a felony charge after being cited for his fifth drunken driving offense. Jeffrey M. Staudinger, 44, is facing a Class H felony charge of operating while intoxicated, fifth or sixth offense. He could face fines of more than $10,000, more than six years in jail […]
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