Chevy’s hybrid offers a glimpse at the new age of autos By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief While it only goes about 30 miles on pure electric power, the Chevy Volt has more than enough staying power to transport its drivers far into the future at speeds up to 100 […]
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Love steps in when economy lays off
Family among growing number to use local agency By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For Barbara Benit, this Thanksgiving looked to be an austere holiday. Thanks to Love Inc., Benit and the large family in her home was able to celebrate the holiday with a traditional dinner. “This is, right now, […]
Wolverines fall in state title game
Unable to muster much offense against a swarming Waunakee defense, the Waterford Wolverines saw their season end on a 45-0 loss to the two-time defending state champions at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. The Wolverines’ rushing game, normally part of a two-pronged Waterford attack, had -15 yards for the contest. […]
Water warriors
Burlington High School Key Club members (from left) Anya Gribova, Abigail Siok, Lauren Nadolski, Emily Creek join forces for the school’s first Walk for Water event Nov. 5. Participants walked three miles on the school track – representing the average distance people in Africa must walk to retrieve water. Funds […]
Veterans feted and treated at breakfast buffet
By Patricia Bogumil Waterford Post interim editor Some area veterans were honored on Veterans Day with more than just a mouthful of praise. Allen and Kathy Romanak, owners of Waterford Wash ’N Dry Coin Laundry, teamed up with Gonzalo and Mary Perez, owners of Marty’s Diamond Restaurant, to treat 117 area […]
Scotty McCreery is really just like us
Students make a connection when teen ‘Idol’ comes to town By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After winning American Idol with the support of millions of people across the country, Scotty McCreery had to know he’d become a pop culture fixture – however fleeting it may be. But […]
There’s no sub-stitute for his daily sandwich
Cousins honors local man for his culinary devotion By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer In a small town like Burlington, the old line from “Cheers” – “Where everybody knows your name” – seems to ring true most days. But for John Ackley, what started as a health-conscious habit change has […]
Cops and Kids on a roll
Sgt. Matt Johnson of the Town of Waterford Police Department gives Leah Fletcher a few tips at a recent bowling event sponsored by the Cops and Kids Foundation at River City Lanes in Waterford. Thirty-three kids participated in the event.
Thank you, veterans
Local veterans hold a line of flags representing their various organizations Thursday at Dyer Intermediate School in Burlington while students and staff members listen to messages of thanks and appreciation for the service of veterans. Students also had a chance to introduce members of their families who have served in […]
Toy drive nets a reigning ‘Idol’
McCreery will perform at BHS Monday By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Scotty McCreery, the deep-voiced teen sensation of American Idol fame, will be at Burlington High School Monday to perform, visit with students and thank them for their contributions to the Toys for Tots campaign. School officials learned late […]