Coupon snipping pays off for military families By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Robyn Schowengerdt, 19, of Waterford, knows her mom, Debra, is not a big fan of clipping coupons for the family’s use. So, Robyn knew something was up when she came across Debra sitting at their kitchen counter, busily […]
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Way to Save launches contest for local schools
Energy-conscious students can win an iPad, cash for their school Way to Save, Burlington! the one-of-a-kind local energy-saving initiative is launching a competition among local schools to help get students and their families involved in the effort. The winning school will get $500 and one lucky student will win an […]
Saturday sports update: BBW wins sectional, Azarian top area wrestler at state
The Burlington/Badger/Wilmot gymnastics team did it again Friday night. Competing against its primary competition for the WIAA Division 1 state title, the BBW squad broke its own unofficial state title, scoring 150.475 to win the Burlington sectional at Burlington High School. The squad had at least two state individual qualifiers […]
Inspired by Ryan Arts Fair seeks community support
By Julie Rossman Correspondent Ryan Luxem was a young boy who loved art. After a difficult 4-1/2 year battle with cancer, Ryan died in late 2010 before he could finish what he had started. Now others are inspired to help continue the charitable causes that Ryan championed while alive. Ryan’s […]
Village project seeks the ‘wow!’ factor
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The road to seeking a final determination on construction details near the intersection of Highways 83 and 20 along Main Street in Waterford is moving forward. In a joint meeting held last week, members of the Waterford Village Board and Plan Commission discussed a tentative timeline […]
No dumb jocks here
BHS students involved in extra-curricular activities excel in classroom By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Wondering just how much participating in extra-curricular activities benefits students, Burlington High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Eric Plitzuweit decided to run the numbers recently. What he found is stunning. While non-participants have an average […]
Live from the Burlington gymnastics sectional!
Hi, everyone – this is Jennifer Eisenbart, and we will be bringing you updates today from the WIAA Division 1 Burlington gymnastics sectional. Because of the meet format, we will update at the end of each rotation, with a rough sketch of how the host team Burlington/Badger/Wilmot has fared – […]
Snow day!
Jonathan Schenning, 6, of Burlington, comes up smiling after getting a face full of snow while sledding at Devor Park Friday. Students were off school — it was a previously scheduled day off — which made for the perfect mix of winter fun when about six inches of wet, heavy […]
High school referendum in the works for vote in May
Land grab may become an issue By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As Union Grove Union High School officials continue to discuss a referendum, a nearby property owner is expressing his own concerns about the school district’s overtures in acquiring his land. The UGUHS Board met last week and discussed the prospect […]
New sanitary district rules prod some to pay their fair share
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Supporters and critics of a new fee for 302 grinder pump users in the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) all say they just want what’s fair. But neither side can agree on what that is. A legal notice announcing new WSD rates was published […]