Year: 2012

Sports

Co-op swimmers nab second at SLC meet

By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor In a dual meet earlier this year, the Burlington co-op swim meet came up just short of Elkhorn – thanks in large part to Elkhorn’s depth. On Saturday at the Southern Lakes Conference swim meet, the Demons turned the tables, using superior depth and some […]

News

State warns against donation scams in wake of hurricane

As the eastern United States begins its slow recovery, the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection cautions residents to watch out for scams and to research organizations to ensure that they are legitimate charities donating to the hurricane recovery. “Criminals may use this disaster to take advantage of people’s generosity, and […]

News

Absentee voting robust statewide

More than 412,000 Wisconsin residents have requested absentee ballots so far – including more than 256,000 in clerks’ offices – for the November 6 General Election, according to the Government Accountability Board. “Based on our limited numbers, absentee voting continues to be robust around the state,” said Kevin J. Kennedy, […]

Burlington

Back for another shot

BHS, CCHS volleyball teams on track to defend state titles By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor After missing out on the WIAA state girls volleyball tournament for 12 straight seasons, the Burlington High School girls volleyball team can now be called a Resch Center regular. The same goes for the Catholic […]

Burlington

Harvest of the Market event is Thursday

It’s your chance to dine on local produce from farmers market By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The last few weeks of the Burlington Farmers Market didn’t cooperate – at least in terms of the weather. That didn’t keep Market Director Carol Reed from being in high spirits about the upcoming […]

Burlington

ID theft alleged in payday loan scheme

A Kenosha woman is facing identity theft charges for allegedly using other people’s Social Security numbers to obtain loans at two area payday loan stores. Mariah Charisma Ford, 25, is charged with two counts of felony personal ID theft for financial gain in Racine County Circuit Court for loans sought […]

Obituaries

ALLI G. THIEME

Alli Grace Thieme, 17 months, passed away at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield on Sunday evening, Oct. 28, 2012, with her loving parents and family at her bedside. She was born May 14, 2011, in Marshfield to John Thieme and Libby Davis of Stratford. Alli shined brightly and brought […]

Obituaries

LORRAINE A. FRIEND

Lorraine Althea Friend, 85, of Minong, died Oct. 28, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Chicago, to the late Paul and Mae (Sedder) Fuchs. She married William Friend Dec. 25, 1960. They enjoyed 51 wonderful years together. She worked as a […]