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Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Former inmate made suicidal comments in jail two months ago By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Information that “went viral” last week about a Walworth County man threatening to kill school children and himself is two months old and inaccurate, according to officials. Walworth County Sheriff’s Capt. Scott McClory said information […]
Richter’s Marketplace will debut week of Oct. 7 By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For more than 60 years in Twin Lakes – and more than 10 in Burlington – the Richter name has been notable when it comes to grocery stores. That will not change in October – but the name […]
Shelley Anderson entertains the crowd at the Mr. B-Town pageant Saturday night at Burlington High School – the school’s traditional kickoff to homecoming week. Students will participate in a variety of school spirit-building activities that will culminate with the pep rally and football game Friday and traditional homecoming dance Saturday. […]
Catholic Central’s Brett Gardner grabs a reclines on the couch seniors used during the school’s homecoming pep assembly Friday. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Waterford football gave Burlington every opportunity to win Friday night. The Wolverines punted the ball away to the Demons a few times in the fourth quarter. Dylan Malecki tossed an interception, and Waterford’s offense was in stall mode. The visiting Wolverines clung to a […]
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Saturday proved last year was no fluke for the Burlington boys volleyball squad. Behind the powerful hitting of Nolan Rueter and Ben Geiger, the Demons went toe-to-toe with some of the state’s best and left with their best finish in school history at the […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A year ago, when the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued its first-ever school report cards, the Burlington Area School District fell mainly in the area of meeting expectations. This year, the majority of the district has stepped up one notch, with five of the seven […]
The setting sun shows off a bright display of colors recently as temperature and cloud conditions created a gorgeous sunset situation across southeast Wisconsin. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
A sheriff’s deputy and rescue squad members watch as firefighters from the Town of Burlington and Kansasville put out a barn fire along Hoosier Creek Road Sept. 14. The barn, which was used as a machine shed, appeared to be a total loss. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
It may take up to three weeks for railroad to silence horns on trains passing through city The Federal Railroad Administration has approved the City of Burlington’s request to reinstate quiet zone status at the city’s five railroad crossings. That means, according to City Administrator Kevin Lahner, that Canadian National […]
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