Local man launches drive to provide comfort to deployed soldiers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Al Musilek’s son spent time serving his country in Iraq and Afghanistan, he got a hard lesson in just what the United State military provides a soldier – and what it doesn’t. “If […]
Sports & Other News
Bronco girls season ends with loss to West
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT In the regional semifinal game against the New Berlin West Vikings, the Union Grove High School girls’ basketball team did not do one thing it needed to do well to have a chance to win. “We didn’t shoot well,” noted head coach Rob Domagalski. “I […]
Cudahy edges out Wolverines
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor Against a talented team on the road in the playoffs, most coaches will be satisfied with having a chance to win the game. That said, there was a lot of disappointment when the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team fell 48-46 in a WIAA […]
Regional champs part deux: Lady ’Toppers take second straight title
By Bud Milroy Sports correspondent For the second year in a row, the Catholic Central High School girls basketball team is a WIAA Division 5 regional champion. The Lady ’Toppers claimed the title Saturday with an impressive 65-47 win over Lake Country Lutheran (20-5). “We knew this game was going […]
BHS bounced in semis by Indians
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor Seldom do you get anything in sports when you want it too badly. That – and a case of maybe trying to overthink the game plan – cost the Burlington High School boys basketball team March 8 in the sectional semifinals. The Demons trailed 23-5 […]
With spring in the air, village drainage project flows forward
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer A project to alleviate past flooding concerns in the Village of Waterford will soon get off the ground. Monday night, the village board agreed to a request from Mann Bros. Inc. of Elkhorn to hire on KORE Financial Services as funds manager for the project. […]
A chance to Be The Match
Bone marrow drive set for benefit of local boy By Julie Rossman Correspondent Shaymus Guinn is an 11-year-old boy who has endured so much more than any child should have to. Diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in 2008, Shaymus has undergone chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant and surgery. Now, he is […]
From Out in Right Field: Stuff my dad said – or why you should respect your elders
At some point in life – at least when it comes to good people – children should respect their parents. If you’re like me, that respect blurs a little when you’re a teenager, then sharpens into love and affection once you grow up. On March 1, my father […]
BASD taxes are lower than most others in the area
Comparison shows district delivers good value to taxpayers By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When some Burlington Area School District residents rallied late last summer against a property tax increase proposed by school district officials, the rallying cry was that the district wasn’t doing enough to hold the line on […]
SWAT team carries man out of town residence following standoff
Police fire tear gas into residence during afternoon-long incident Racine County SWAT team members in full tactical gear took a man into custody at a Town of Burlington residence about 5:15 p.m. Thursday following a several-hour standoff. It is not know what condition the man was in, but it […]
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