Hailey Laroy, 5, Union Grove, visits with Santa Claus during the Dec. 3 Holiday Gift and Craft Fair and in Union Grove. (Photo by Julie Rossman)
Sports & Other News
Pump problem delays use of radium filters
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The city’s use of its new radium removal equipment will be delayed until after the start of the new year. According to Department of Public Works Director Connie Wilson, a pump failed at City Well No. 10, and repairs need to be completed before the […]
City budget sails to approval
Officials predict little or no tax increase By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer With very little discussion, albeit one no vote, the City of Burlington Common Council approved its 2012 budget Tuesday night. The vote passed 6-1, with Alderman Katie Simenson casting the lone no vote. The tax levy mill rate […]
’Tis the time of year to fill ’er up for the Food Bank
By Julie Rossman Correspondent This is again the time of year to fill up a Ram “pick-up” for the Union Grove Area Food Bank. Martin’s Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-GEM automobile dealership in Union Grove is continuing its yearly tradition of collecting food that donors place in the back of a pick up truck, […]
Friday night roundup – last second shot downs Broncos
Lake Geneva Badger’s Elizabeth Quinn hit just one shot all evening against Union Grove. It just happened to be the game-winner in overtime, as the Badgers dropped the Union Grove girls’ basketball team to 0-2 overall with a 48-47 win over the Broncos in Union Grove Friday night. Quinn finished […]
Thursday roundup: BHS boys down Waterford
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor The Burlington High School boys’ basketball team used a 20-5 second quarter to pick up a win over Waterford on the road Thursday night, 56-48. Burlington finished with three players in double figures, led by Eric Gerber’s 16 points. Greg Steffens led Waterford with […]
Bronco girls going for three-peat
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT For some teams, losing six seniors and four starters, off a conference championship team would mean a rebuilding year. Not so for the Union Grove High School girls’ basketball team. “I believe we are still the team to beat in our conference,” noted head coach […]
Bronco boys start season with three straight wins
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Union Grove High School boys’ basketball team proved Tuesday night that even if their top scorer – Brett Van Vreede – is shut down they can still find a way to win. With Van Vreede held to just nine points, the Broncos got a […]
Waterford roundup: Wolverine wrestlers start season 5-2
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Five consecutive match wins from 126 to 152 pounds propelled the Waterford High School wrestling squad to a 43-33 win over Westosha Central Tuesday at Waterford. The win evened the Wolverines Southern Lakes Conference dual record at 1-1, and improved their overall dual mark to […]
Gymnastics team young and inexperienced
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With six of the 11 girls out for the squad underclassmen, the Waterford High School gymnastics squad will be lacking competitive experience in the early part of the season. With one of those underclassmen, though, being Grace Kubiak, the team hopes to improve enough throughout […]
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