City Council debates pitfalls of mass gathering, but OKs display By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Canceling or postponing large events, including those involving mass gatherings, has been a common trend among some area municipalities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. With the Fourth of July approaching, communities such as the […]
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A ceremony like no other
Precautions reign as Waterford honors graduates By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Waterford Union High School conferred diplomas on 257 graduates Sunday with 230 of them participating in the type of traditional ceremony that has been rare this year due to fears of COVID-19. While the ceremony itself was traditional, […]
Peaceful, yet powerful
People of all colors, cops kneel in unity to decry racial injustice By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent They promised peace. And peace is what they delivered in the City of Burlington Tuesday afternoon at Wehmhoff Square. A few hours after neighboring businesses Gabby’s Palace and Trend Setters salon boarded up windows […]
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They promised peace. And peace is what they delivered in the City of Burlington Tuesday afternoon at Wehmhoff Square. A few hours after neighboring businesses Gabby’s Palace and Trend Setters salon boarded up windows in fear of a looting and rioting, the Kneel 4 Nine movement peacefully displayed a […]
Peaceful protest set for late Tuesday afternoon in Burlington
Two BHS grads plan memorial for George Floyd at Wehmhoff Square By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The alleged murder of George Floyd, a black man, by a white Minneapolis police officer has sparked nationwide protest, outrage and violence. The unrest has been constant since Floyd’s death a week ago. Last weekend, […]
Senior Snapshots: Grove trio recalls state baseball trip
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer This is part of the Senior Snapshot series presented by the Southern Lakes Newspapers highlighting senior student-athletes attending Waterford and Union Grove high schools. Student-athletes were asked to share their favorite memories, future plans, and what they loved most about their teams. Southern Lakes Newspapers […]
Catholic Central’s Phillips becomes an All-Star
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Izzy Phillips caught many of Christina Paleka’s pitching appearances for the Catholic Central High School softball team. While Phillips served as catcher, she also contributed at the plate, where she finished second overall among Metro Classic Conference hitters with 35 RBI en route to first […]
Senior Snapshot: Catholic Central’s Aldrich sprinted to state multiple times
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Catholic Central High School sprinter Nick Aldrich qualified for the WIAA Division 3 State Track and Field Meet in the 100-meter dash his sophomore and junior seasons. As a junior, after he won sectionals, Aldrich placed seventh in state at 11.33 seconds, which was .25 […]
Senior Snapshots: Trautman, Stiewe look back on Waterford softball careers
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Southern Lakes Newspapers plans to recognize senior student-athletes who participated in spring sports. The seniors from Waterford and Union Grove will be profiled in the next several weeks as more seniors respond to questions via email. Southern Lakes Newspapers reached out to readers on social […]
A warrior on the mat, a champion in life
Remembering Josh Bird How many people can say they lived life to the fullest? Whether it was riding his beloved motorcycle, jet skis, off-road vehicles or hunting, Josh Bird possessed a deep love for an adrenaline rush. He was down to have fun and get the most out of life. […]
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