By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer It hasn’t been an easy couple of years for the Union Grove Union High School football team. In 2011, the team went 1-8, and last year struggled to an 0-8 record under first-year head coach Justin Davis. However, with three-year assistant Jordan Hein stepping up […]
Month: August 2013
Wolverines still aiming for the top of SLC
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor There is little doubt that Adam Bakken has made the Waterford Union High School football program into one of the best in southeast Wisconsin. After all, a pair of Southern Lakes Conference titles and a state Division II runner-up finish in 2011 is pretty good […]
KENNETH J. LOIS
Kenneth J. Lois, 81, of Burlington, died Aug. 20, 2013, at his home. He was born May 2, 1932, to the late Joseph and Regina (Weber) Lois. He spent his early life in New Munster where he attended St. Alphonsus School and graduated from Wilmot High School. He served in […]
Demon football squad takes aim with experience
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Writer Things are a little complicated right now for the Burlington High School football team. Most of it happened Monday, as BHS football coach Hans Block was trying desperately to organize a batch of changes to his roster. “I like our kids,” said Block. “I like […]
’Toppers look to keep on rolling
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent There’s a certain amount predictability with the Catholic Central High School football team. With head coach Tom Aldrich entering his 22nd year at the helm of the Hilltoppers, he continues to stay away from labeling any upcoming season as a rebuilding, retooling, rebounding or reloading […]
A cut above
Annual cut-a-thon will benefit United Way By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing that Burlington Cost Cutters manager Cindy Horner doesn’t have a problem supporting, it’s United Way. “We like the things United Way does,” said Horner. “We just like all the different programs that they work with.” […]
School District takes a look funding maintenance
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer As school budgets have gotten tighter and state aid has dropped, one statistic has continually caught the eye of Mike David – principal in Nexus Solutions. David has seen school districts in Minnesota and Wisconsin cut their budgets in the way that perhaps was the […]
ARTHUR R. GOETSCH
Arthur R. Goetsch, 91, Honey Creek, died Aug. 21, 2013, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn. He was born in Mukwonago, Jan. 8, 1922, to the late John and Edna (Cate) Goetsch. On June 5, 1943, in Honey Creek, he married Nancy Miller. They lived in Honey Creek most […]
With parts of Highway 164 gone, find another way to get there
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A complete closure in the marsh area of Highway 164 between East River Bay and Beach roads began Aug. 19. Barricades are tight along the entire roadway. Traci Gengler, the DOT project manager, asks that people be aware they need to find alternate routes to get […]
Ready to serve
A group of youngsters play volleyball at St. Mary’s Home and School Association event in Echo Park on Aug. 16. The association sponsors the family-friendly events to bring those involved with the parochial schools together. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)