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Saturday, March 1, 2025
When a young person dies of tragic circumstances it’s natural that a community mourns the loss of such promise and shivers under the stark reminder of life’s fragility. That reality ripped through Burlington’s heart like bolt of lightning last week as word filtered out regarding the death of state […]
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Otto Traxinger said nothing will compare to the Burlington baseball program. Traxinger, who pitched and played first base, said the coaches and teammates were the primary components of Demon baseball. “I’m going to miss everything about this program, there’s nothing like it. From all the […]
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Tyler Duesing, a second baseman, has played organized baseball for 12 years. Duesing, like others, hoped to have a senior season, but will carry three years of positive memories. “Even though I really wish our senior season turned out differently and we were able to […]
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Luke Walesa enjoyed his team’s fun and competitive atmosphere. “I loved how much we had during the baseball season and how competitive everyone was,” he said. “My biggest team highlight was making it to the state semifinal game.” Walesa, a corner infielder, said he will […]
The Burlington community as well as the state wrestling industry lost a friend, family member, competitor and two-time WIAA Division 1 state champion Friday in a Town of Mukwonago crash. Josh Bird, a 2016 BHS graduate, was best described as a loving and thoughtful person on the school program’s Twitter […]
Repaving project will last until mid-August Work to replace pavement on the Highway 11 Burlington Bypass is slated to begin Tuesday, May 26. The project area will extend from the Highway 36 interchange on Burlington’s southwest side to the Highway 83 interchange on the city’s east side, according to the […]
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Starting catcher Christian Brenner began playing baseball 13 years ago with some of his teammates. Brenner, who has played four years for the Demons, said the long-time bonds have built strong chemistry. “As seniors, we have been playing together since little league,” he said. “We […]
Oliver Keen relaxes in a sea of stuffed animals when Union Grove Elementary School celebrated an online Spirit Week earlier this month. The event was meant to recognize the efforts of teachers and staff members as well as students and parents during this period of virtual learning due to coronavirus. […]
City poised to close street to accommodate outdoor dining By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Richard Lynch, of Burlington, calls the COVID-19 pandemic a catastrophic event for the restaurant and tavern industry. Lynch said the pandemic is unlike anything he has seen in his decades of experience as an industry executive. […]
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Dalton Damon, a middle infielder, loved how he and his teammates can reminisce about obscure details from their days as little leaguers. “We’ve all played together for a long time, so we can references to things that happened throughout our little league careers and everyone […]
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