By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor In each of its last two home games, the Burlington boys basketball team has come out flat and found itself in an early hole. Though the Demons rallied and almost pulled off a miraculous comeback Tuesday at home, their 65-59 loss to Union […]
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Blaze claims 1 barn, 300,000 chickens
LaGrange egg farm plans to rebuild portion lost to fire By Dustin Alexander Metro News Wire Service More than 300,000 chickens perished in a four-alarm fire Friday night that destroyed one of 14 barns at S&R Egg Farm, N9416 Tamarack Road in the Town of LaGrange in Walworth County. The […]
Aurora will build care center in Burlington
City succeeds in convincing provider to keep robust presence here By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Aurora Health Care announced plans Friday to invest $100 million in facility upgrades for western Racine and Walworth counties with the centerpiece being a new surgery center and clinic on the outskirts of Burlington. […]
Elkhorn wrestling edges Burlington, takes control of Southern Lakes
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor ELKHORN – The odds were stacked Thursday night. Wrestling on the road without star Josh Bird, the Burlington Demons needed a near-perfect match to knock off Elkhorn, their main rival in the Southern Lakes Conference. Both teams entered undefeated in the league, but after an […]
Burlington girls basketball notches tough road victory
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The star known as Ellen Stang continues to rise. In an otherwise down year for the Burlington girls basketball team in conference play, Stang’s all-around performance helped propel the Lady Demons to a 58-55 win Jan. 24 at Southern Lakes foe Westosha Central. Stang […]
Duck, duck…
This common goldeneye duck surfs the Fox River currents Monday afternoon as steam rolled off the river. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, while the goldeneyes aren’t uncommon in southeast Wisconsin, they do tend to stay more toward Lake Michigan. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
A crusade for medical marijuana
Local woman fears perception will hurt her daughter’s chance for legitimate use By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There are many things on Sally Schaeffer’s mind right now. Most have to do with her special-needs daughter, Lydia, who has moved from crisis to crisis since being diagnosed with Kleefstra Syndrome at five […]
Too cold for ice fishing?
This ice shanty sits on Browns Lake Monday afternoon waiting for any intrepid fishermen brave enough to challenge the subzero temperatures. The various ice shacks on the lake looked deserted Monday and the prospects for Tuesday were even worse with the National Weather Service predicting wind chills to 45 below […]
Waterford finishes Burlington with fourth-quarter rally
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor BURLINGTON – To put it frankly, the Waterford and Burlington boys basketball teams aren’t the best of friends. One Burlington player admitted he had a hard time shaking hands with the Wolverines after the game. The schools are roughy six miles apart, and the districts […]
Preps Report VIDEO: Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk reveals team of the week, analyzes dream matchup
Check out what Mike Ramczyk had to say on this week’s episode of Southeast Wisconsin Preps Report. Ramczyk highlights the best of Racine, Walworth and Kenosha counties, including the Catholic Central boys basketball team, the Burlington Demons and the Demon wrestling squad. Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage of these […]