Autumn was on display all around western Racine County this week, including this display outside a home on Congress Street in Burlington. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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Autumn voices
Ali Knight (at microphone) sings the lead with backing vocals from Emily Kastor (from left), Becca Otis, Lydia Crabtree, Mady Gruman and Marah Zinnen as the A Cappella Choir performs at the fall concert presented by the Burlington High School vocal music department Monday in the school’s auditorium. See the […]
Fall foliage
A sampler of fall colors glint in the sun during a recent afternoon at Burlington Cemetery. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Wilmot, Waterford open at home, Catholic Central, Elkhorn on road
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On Saturday, the WIAA released the football playoff schedule, complete with seedings and matchups. Waterford, Wilmot, Badger and Big Foot earned opening round home games, but Elkhorn and Catholic Central must play road warriors. Here are the matchups, per www.wissports.net: (AREA TEAMS IN BOLD) DIVISION […]
Waterford earns share of third straight conference title, WIAA football playoff teams
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor WATERFORD – The Delavan-Darien football team, desperately needing a win to make the playoffs, almost pulled off the unthinkable Friday night. With two minutes to play, the Comets were trailing, 35-28, inside the Waterford 10-yard line. But like it has done all year, the […]
Children’s best friend
Hannah Spencer poses with Sparky the Fire Dog at last weekend’s City of Burlington Fire Department pancake breakfast. (Submitted photo).
They’re all just ‘Babes in Arms’
Elizabeth Paur (from left), Patty Kempken, Monica Regner, Cheyenne Crawford, Rayni Shin, and Makenzie Ferguson rehearse a scene from Catholic Central High School’s production of “Babes in Arms.” Performances are Oct. 24-27, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday show at 2 p.m. Reserved tickets […]
FOOTBALL WEEKEND: Demons can salvage winning record, 3-way SLC tie likely
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Burlington’s last desperate attempt at a playoff berth turned ugly in a hurry Friday night. Wilmot set the tone with a five-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the first quarter, and the turnover nightmare began. The Demons finished with four turnovers and missed […]
Dedicated coach, athletes help Lady Demons make history
First team state berth, most individual qualifiers ever By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor In Burlington, the high school volleyball teams dominate the headlines along with the football teams. Winning state titles will bring your program notoriety and respect. For decades, the Burlington girls tennis squad has been […]
Sheriff to discuss exhumation of Jane Doe grave
Investigators search for new clues in 1999 murder of unnamed woman Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling will hold a press conference Thursday to discuss the exhumation of the remains of an unidentified woman who was murdered in 1999. The press conference is set for 2 p.m. at the Law Enforcement […]