By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Mary Lynch of LDV, Monday was about more than just the ribbon cutting on a new piece of equipment – or for that matter, donating blood. It was a chance for employees at the company to see something they built reach completion and be used […]
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A night on the lake
Jack Daams (left) rides in the lead of the rock and roll band-themed boat parade with sisters Sydney and Morgan McCourt during Venetian Night July 5 on Brown’s Lake. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
White River Park to open July 10
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Walworth County will officially open its fourth park – the White River Park in the Town of Lyons – July 10. The county bought the 195-acre farm from Duane Clark in March for $1.19 million. The county paid half the cost of the property, and […]
Cowboys star Tony Romo returns home, says best years are ahead
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On the morning of June 25, reporters and fans alike gathered at Burlington High School to pick the brain or even catch a glimpse of the city’s favorite son. Dallas Cowboys quaterback Tony Romo, a 1998 BHS graduate, returned to his hometown for the […]
Zelich bound over for trial
Detective says Zelich told him deaths were accidental By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Steven Zelich, accused of hiding two bodies in the Town of Geneva, has been bound over for trial during a preliminary hearing Thursday morning in Walworth County Circuit Court. According to testimony from Walworth County Sheriff’s Detective […]
2014 All-Area Softball: Union Grove’s Trudeau pitches her way to the top
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Last week, we looked at the top baseball players among Burlington, Catholic Central, Union Grove and Waterford high schools. This week, it’s the ladies’ turn. This will be our final reflection of the spring season, the 2014 All-Area Softball team. The biggest thing that […]
Ryan speaks to Rotary
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan speaks to members of the Burlington Rotary Club Monday afternoon at Veterans Terrace. The Republican from Janesville warned that the country is headed toward a debt crisis, but expressed optimism that it could be avoided if Washington can reform the tax code and health care, among […]
Judge sets bond at $1 million for suspected murderer
He’s accused of hiding corpses of two women along rural road in Town of Geneva; murder charges pending elsewhere, D.A. says By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Walworth County Circuit Court Judge David Reddy set a $1 million cash bond today for a 52-year-old West Allis man charged with hiding two […]
2014 ALL-AREA BASEBALL: Burlington’s Wallace named best of the best
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor What is in an all-area team? You have to look at statistics, no doubt, but intangibles and a player’s ability to make his team better can also go a long way. Now, while most all-area teams involve first and maybe second team along with […]
Bike bonanza caps ‘perfect day’ for local kids
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a day filled with farm-like activities – riding horses, fishing and even a hayrides – 30 youngsters gathered at a shed at the back of Art Naber’s farm Saturday. And, as Rick Tinder explained the final part of the day, no summer is complete without […]