DPW tests brine as alternative rock salt on roads By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer If you’ve been around the City of Burlington any time in the last month, you’ve probably been wondering why a tanker truck has been spraying what appears to be water on the streets when it’s likely […]
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Car dealership thefts bring multiple charges
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer A Burlington man is charged with multiple felonies for allegedly stealing catalytic converters and accessory parts off vehicles in Union Grove and Burlington dealership lots, then selling the converters and parts for cash. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit Court: Burlington […]
New voter ID rules could bring hassles and delays at the polls
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor In light of new state voter ID requirements, local clerks say it’s not too early to get familiar with the new rules to avoid surprises and delays at the polls this year. The statewide 2012 spring election is Tuesday, April 3. Any primaries needed will […]
Lee sets UG rebound record
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT When a team shoots just over 25 percent from the floor, it becomes tough to win basketball games. Such was the case for the Union Grove High School girls’ basketball team in a 71-65 loss to Racine Park Dec. 22. In the loss, the Bronco […]
Bronco boys nail down another SLC road win
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Playing four of their first five Southern Lakes Conference games on the road looked like a challenging task when the season began. The Union Grove High School boys’ basketball team has done quite well, though, emerging with a 4-1 SLC record after those five games. […]
Waterford girls make strides at Baraboo
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor Waterford Union High School girls’ basketball coach Dena Brechtl hasn’t minced words while her team has struggled in the early going. And after an opening round loss in the Baraboo Holiday Tournament Tuesday, Brechtl was not happy. “We were nowhere to be found (Tuesday),” Brechtl […]
Grapplers get second SLC dual win
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Waterford High School wrestling squad evened its Southern Lakes Conference dual record at 2-2 with a 44-30 win over Union Grove on Dec. 22. Overall, the Wolverines are 6-3 in dual meets. Francisco Mata got the team off to a great start by pinning […]
BHS boys struggle at Badger
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor The Burlington High School boys’ basketball team picked a bad day to have an off night. Burlington traveled to Lake Geneva Badger Dec. 22 for its last game before the holiday, and struggled in all aspects of the game, losing 53-46. BHS is now 4-3 […]
Burlington wrestlers improve to 4-0 in SLC
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Halfway through the Southern Lakes Conference season, everything is looking up for the Burlington High School wrestling squad. The team is 4-0 in SLC duals and has defeated the three teams head coach Jade Gribble said were the front-runners in the conference – Delavan-Darien, Lake […]
Demon girls no match for Muskego
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT When a team plays a tough non-conference schedule, they hope it will produce a better team over time. That is certainly the hopes of Burlington High School head girls basketball coach Gordon Nikolic. The latest very strong non-conference foe for the Demon girls was Muskego, […]
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