By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With only one golfer breaking 100 on the scorecard, the Union Grove High School boys’ golf team finished in last place at the Southern Lakes Conference Golf Major No. 1 Tuesday. Played at Ives Grove Golf Course, the Bronco boys had a team total of […]
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’Toppers sweep at Classic, drop two others
By Bud Milroy Sports correspondent The work in progress that is the Catholic Central High School baseball team continued a roller coaster season, winning a pair of games Saturday at the Midwest Classic Challenge but losing a pair of conference games. The Hilltoppers spotted Kenosha St. Joseph a five-run lead […]
Demons come up just short against Broncos
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After being shut out 18-0 by Westosha Central in season-opening action April 5, the Burlington High School softball team played much better ball in a 4-1 loss to a solid Union Grove team on Tuesday. This Southern Lakes Conference game was scoreless until the top […]
Demon golfers third at first SLC major
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With freshman Brian Dankle shooting the fourth-lowest score of the meet, the Burlington High School boys golf team finished third at the Southern Lakes Conference Golf Major No. 1 Tuesday. Played at the par-72 Ives Grove Golf Course, Dankle carded a 40-43. Dankle had nothing […]
Tennis team gets first win of season
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT It got a little tense at the end, but when all was said and done, the Burlington High School boys tennis team earned its first win of the season – 4-3 over Westosha Central Tuesday. “Great win tonight,” head coach Ken Savaglia said. “Came down […]
From Out in Right Field: London 2012 seems just around the corner
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor It’s hard to believe we’re three weeks into April already. For whatever reason, the start of 2012 has flown by. Time has slipped past, and in two weeks, we’ll be closer to summer than away from it. Every four years, the summer means […]
Standouts for the week of April 20, 2012
Male Athlete of the Week Rayce Wadsworth, Catholic Central High School baseball: Wadsworth had a stellar effort as the Hilltoppers picked up a pair of wins Saturday. Following a 4-3 win in eight innings over Milwaukee King in the first game, Wadsworth took to the mound in the second game. […]
Local communities aim to make a Clean Sweep
It’s your chance to dispose of hazardous waste, help local charities By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief After several years of planning, six area communities are joining forces to host a Clean Sweep event Saturday, April 28, to collect household hazardous waste. The program, slated for 8 a.m. to […]
Animal control switch coming to Union Grove
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Besides exploring public health care options for 2013, Union Grove officials are also considering how best to offer animal control services beyond this year. The question remains, but one fact is certain: The current provider is ending its contract at the end of 2012. Racine-based Countryside […]
Wild ride brings more felony charges
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A second Burlington man has been charged in a Jan. 11, 2012 incident in which a 16-year-old Waterford girl was injured during a reported drug deal gone bad. According to the criminal complaint filed April 10 in Racine County Circuit Court: Glenn E. Conroy, 219 […]