Helping Santa navigate through Badger State is goal of operation Gov. Scott Walker on Monday directed the Wisconsin National Guard and Wisconsin Emergency Management to assist with a very important mission Tuesday night – to help Santa as he makes his way through the Badger State on Christmas Eve. “I […]
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So fast you’ll lose your hat
Preston Krueger, 9, races down the Devor Park sledding hill in Burlington Monday, losing his hat in the process. He was at the park with his brother Craig, 6, and his grandfather Bill Mynatt of San Diego. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
#TaylorStrong: Family, friends strive to honor Mark Taylor
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Lynn Taylor only calls family meetings to discuss important issues. So on Sept. 8, when her sons Trent and Tell were home from college and daughter Teagan was home, Lynn organized this meeting so son Ty could Skype with the family from his military post […]
A close encounter with the big guy
An adoring Anna Weis chats with Santa Monday during the annual Rotary Club of Burlington Christmas luncheon at Camp MacLean. She is the daughter of Eric and Sarah Weis and the granddaughter of Rotarian Jim Weis. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Songs of the season
Caitlin Fallon sings a solo during Monday’s holiday choral concert at Burlington High School. The concert featured a variety of holiday songs from the school’s various choirs under the direction of Penny Yanke. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
State title or bust? BBW gymnasts eyeing crown (with video)
Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk interviews the leaders of the Burlington/Badger/Wilmot gymnastics team on their quest for a state title. By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Burlington/Badger/Wilmot gymnastics coach Diane Biedrzycki wants to be humble when talking about her team’s state title aspirations this season. “It’s more of a goal […]
Burlington’s Block resigns as football coach
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington High School football coach Hans Block announced his resignation to his team Wednesday afternoon, winding up a process that began Monday when he gave his letter of resignation to BHS Athletic Director Eric Plitzuweit. Block said Wednesday evening that it was time for a change […]
Santa Claus is coming…
Mr. and Mrs. Claus wrapped up the annual Burlington Christmas parade Friday, ringing in the Christmas season. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Archbishop visits Burlington to celebrate parish milestone
The Most Rev. Jerome Listecki, archbishop of Milwaukee, discusses the faith that sustained Immaculate Conception St. Mary Parish through 175 years of history Sunday during a special Mass to celebrate the parish’s anniversary. Listecki was joined by seven other priests who have ties to the parish along with parishioners […]
Catholic Central boys basketball will lean on experience
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent The Toppers will finally get a chance to see if experience matters. The 2013-2014 Catholic Central squad returns all five starters this season along with several part-time starters. The question now is can all that experience translate into victories in the super tough Metro […]