Male Athlete of the Week Tony Sustachek, Waterford Union High School track and field: With the help of his brother, Kurt, Tony Sustachek broke a 40-year-old school record May 8 at Richmond/Erickson Invitational held Tuesday at Hart Park in Wauwatosa. Tony ran a time of 1:56.21 to win the 800-meter […]
Sports & Other News
Tuesday night sports update
The Waterford boys and the Badger girls won the Southern Lakes Conference team crowns Tuesday evening at the SLC track and field meet in Burlington. Among the individual highlights were two sprint sweeps: Bryce Rudebeck of Waterford and Cassy Goodrich of Union Grove. The two swept the 100-, 200- and […]
He’s got that superhero look
Hailey Ligocki (left) paints the face of 2-year-old Mitchell Guyette Saturday during the Hope Walk at Burlington High School. The event raises funds that are donated locally and regionally to alleviate the impact of life-limiting afflictions. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Hilltopper royalty
King Matthew Heiligenthal and Queen Brittany Martin preside over the Catholic Central High School prom May 11 at Hawks View Golf Course. (Photo by Erin Murphy Moynihan)
BHS artist wins congressional district contest
Artwork created by Burlington High School senior Anne Kocha is headed to the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Kocha’s colored pencil and ink piece, titled “Heart,” was selected winner of this year’s First District Congressional Art Competition among submissions from young artists throughout the district. Kocha and her art teacher, Carrie […]
Semi-truck rollover closes bypass highway
A semi-trailer truck rolled over in the median and west-bound lane of the Burlington bypass just west of McHenry Street shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday. The crash forced officials to divert traffic in both directions until the truck was righted and removed. Initial reports indicated the truck driver was not […]
City to rezone DPW site for auto parts store
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer It appears the saga of the former Department of Public Works building for the City of Burlington – or rather, the property it used to sit on – is finally winding down. The City of Burlington Plan Commission gave its nod of approval May 8 […]
Dover loan refinancing saves more than $14,000
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor The state Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) recently approved State Trust Fund Loans totaling slightly more than $5.4 million to fund public purpose projects in Wisconsin communities. Among the loans approved May 2 are $369,000 for the Town of Dover. Dover Town Clerk/Treasurer […]
Sanitary District recall petition gains 200 signatures during first week
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor The number of signatures needed to begin a recall of Commissioner Bill Gerard from the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) board is 531, according to the state Government Accountability Board. Town Clerk Tina Mayer received confirmation of that number Monday. The 531 signatures represent […]
Mailboxes on the move
City finds solution for drive-up mail drop off By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief After several years of having to park and get out of their cars to mail letters, Burlington residents will soon have drive-up mailboxes once again. Jill Ehlen, delivery supervisor at the Burlington Post Office, said Tuesday […]