Michael F. Zivkovich, 69, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at Froedtert South in Kenosha. He was born in Milwaukee on May 7, 1948, to Thomas and Marcella (nee Floryance) Zivkovich. He was a graduate of Oconomowoc High School. Following high school he proudly served his country, […]
Year: 2017
School shooting threat determined to be a hoax
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office has labeled a social media post threatening a shooting at Union Grove High School to be a hoax. A 14-year-old girl, who is a student at the school, was questioned by investigators and allegedly admitted to altering an Instagram post showing a person wearing a […]
Waterford volleyball ousted in playoffs
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The season came to an end for the Waterford Union High School girls volleyball team in a five-set, monster of a match against Cedarburg. The Wolverines won the first set 25-16 and the Bulldogs won the second set 25-26. Waterford won the third set […]
Burlington’s DeRosier cruises to state
Junior shaves nearly a minute off his previous best time By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Kyle DeRosier was having so much fun during an Oct. 21 sectional cross country race, a mile into the run he pumped his fist and “raised the roof” much like the Arsenio Hall Show from […]
Gear to get out and play
Volunteer Abigail Siok (left) helps fit Nelly Glashagel, 2, with a coat for the winter season during the Get Out and Play event held Oct. 19 at St. Mary Grade School in Burlington. The event, financed by local businessman Frank Cannella, outfitted 110 local children with winter gear. Cannella worked […]
Board to decide whether to charge non-profits for use of school buildings
Current policy allows groups to use facilities without charge By Alex Johnson Correspondent The full School Board is scheduled to decide next month whether local non-profit groups that have a reciprocal relationship with the Burlington Area School District will be charged to use school facilities for events and functions ranging […]
Union Grove volleyball eliminated in playoff thriller
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Just one set away from a berth in the WIAA Division 1 sectionals, the Union Grove girls volleyball dropped the final two sets and fell at Franklin, 25-23, 23-25, 25-15, 20-25, 8-15 in a regional final thriller Saturday, Oct 21. With the heart-breaking loss, […]
PHYLLIS J. “JEANIE” ROTHERING
Phyllis J. “Jeanie” Rothering, age 90, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at her home. She was born in Burlington on Sept. 2, 1927, to Clement and Orpha (nee Sletten) Vos. Jean attended St. Charles Grade School and St. Mary High School. On Sept. 4, […]
Burlington volleyball advances to 4th straight state tournament
Lady Demons dominate rival Westosha in sweep By Jason Arndt [email protected] Despite a late push from Westosha Central, the Falcons could not overcome Abby Koenen and the top-seeded Burlington Demons, who came away with a three-game sweep in Saturday’s WIAA Division 1 sectional final at Elkhorn High School. The […]
Waterford falls at Monona Grove, season ends
Ogden, Thomsen too much for Wolverines By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MONONA – Monona Grove running back Jackson Thomsen set the tone early for the Silver Eagles Friday night at home against Waterford in a WIAA Division 2 Level 2 playoff game. On the first play, Thomsen busted through the […]
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