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Sunday, November 17, 2024
But swimmers still advised to avoid ingesting water until quality is listed as good The water quality at Bohners Lake Public Beach was upgraded to poor Wednesday, one day after public health officials closed the beach due to high levels of bacteria. The upgraded advisory means bacteria counts are still […]
The body recovered from Wind Lake Monday evening has been identified as a 34-year-old Waterford man, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s office. Sheriff’s officials in a press release issued late Monday said no further details — including the name of the victim — would be immediately released. The matter […]
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The spring is the most active sports season of the school year, with the most sports and the strangest weather. Baseball and softball took a good month to get into the swing of things thanks to the effects of the treacherous winter, and state […]
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The hometown boy is returning to where it all began. Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl quarterback and 1998 Burlington High School graduate Tony Romo will host his annual football camp Wednesday, June 25, at Burlington High School. Children entering grades seven through 12 will participate […]
CC track, Burlington soccer coach among winners It’s been quite some time since I’ve written a column. The spring sports season has been super hectic and full of quality content, and yes, I have become a first-time father, so unfortunately I haven’t had much extra time to frustrate you […]
But comparison shows room for improvement; committee to hear report on Monday By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the school year winds down and the Burlington Area School District looks to summer school and vacation time, the district is also looking at the future. The BASD School Board Curriculum Committee will […]
Kayla Loos navigates an obstacle course while other young bicyclists wait their turn June 14 at the City of Burlington bicycle rodeo. One-hundred participants received free helmets during the event. To see more photos from the rodeo, pick up a copy of the June 19 print edition of the Burlington […]
Toppers say goodbye to six seniors By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Heading into last Thursday’s WIAA Division 4 regional final, history was on the Catholic Central baseball team’s side. The Toppers had beaten unbeaten and top-seeded Lake Country Lutheran in all four previous meetings. But this wasn’t the same […]
Local woman creates agency to help deal with drug addiction By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Caught in the judicial system, traveling to hell and back or on a mortician’s slab are the three paths the lives of heroin users take once they try the addictive, all-consuming drug, officials said during […]
Now board must decide long-term future or facility By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Visitors to the Burlington Community Pool got a few nice surprises as the pool reopened this year. A new floor, new bathroom and changing room stalls, plus new lights and a freshly-painted ceiling all were put into place […]
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