Weidert honored for service to youth sports, community By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Chris Weidert has coached youth sports – pick a sport, any sport – as a volunteer in the Burlington area for nearly 20 years. But those who know him best say it isn’t his ability to […]
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Catholic Central stuns state-ranked Racine St. Cat’s
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Catholic Central boys basketball squad continued its roll Tuesday with a 61-47 Metro Classic Conference victory over Racine St. Catherine’s (10-3, 6-2 MCC) in Burlington. The Toppers improved their record to 10-2 overall and 6-1 in conference play with […]
Relive the showcase
Check out our online album of photos from the annual Chocolate City Invitational Show Choir competition, including this exhibition performance by the Burlington High School B*Jazzled group. Click on the photo tab above to navigate to the gallery. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
What a night for dancing
Members of the Brew City Big Band play at Saturday’s Fundraiser for Boy Scout “Venture Scout” Troop 3272 at Veterans Terrace. The event raised funds for the newly-formed Venture Scout troop, which aims for older scouts between ages 14-21 for high-adventure activities. If you are interested in joining, contact Kyle […]
Burlington edges Wilmot in final minute, stays hot
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor BURLINGTON – It was like something from the wild, wild West. An old-fashioned shootout Friday night between the Burlington and Wilmot boys basketball teams featured 146 combined points, back-and-forth frenetic play and one of the best individual performances in conference history. The Panthers may have […]
There’s beauty in the beast known as winter
While winter certainly has its bitter side, it also rewards those who brave its icy temperatures with a beauty unrivaled by other seasons. Here is one of those scenes captured along Highway A in the Town of Yorkville on a recent foggy morning. (Photo by Gretchen Demuth)
We’ve got your back
Community comes together in support of fire victims Hundreds of supporters packed into the Rivermoor Golf Club last week to show their support for a community mourning the loss of one of its most historically ornate downtown buildings. Martini MO’z, 201 E. Main St., caught fire Jan. 3, destroying the […]
Catholic Central outsmarts Kenosha St. Joe’s for fifth straight win
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor [email protected] KENOSHA – If you ask most high school basketball coaches if they would simply give an opponent an easy bucket in the closing seconds, 99 out of 100 may look at you funny. But not Catholic Central boys hoops coach Eric Henderson. At […]
Senior leadership, depth fueling Burlington basketball
By Mike Moore Sports Correspondent It turns out the cupboard was far from bare for the Burlington High School boys’ basketball team. When seven Demons players — including all five starters — graduated after the 2012-13 season, the prospect of adding to the school’s three straight Southern Lakes Conference […]
Where eagles fly
This bald eagle is one of at least four that were spotted along the Fox River in Rochester last week. The sight of the majestic birds created a spectacle for drivers who stopped along Highway W to view the eagles near the site of the former Coral Reef restaurant. (Photo […]