Move would result in the loss of 5.5 local dispatching jobs The City of Burlington Common Council on Tuesday evening will consider approving a contract to join the Racine County Communications Center for dispatching of local police, fire and rescue services. The matter is on the agendas of both the […]
Year: 2017
Plans to survey district residents on referendum options is still in limbo
By Alex Johnson Correspondent Whether the Burlington Area School District will proceed with a survey of district residents regarding options for a planned spring referendum remains in flux. School Board President Jim Bousman on Monday said the School Board had a clear “agreement” on the message going into the discussion […]
BREAKING: Waterford-Burlington highlights football playoffs, Lake Geneva, Wilmot earn tough draws
Waterford, Lake Geneva at home, Wilmot opens on road By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] ELKHORN – The Burlington football team took care of business Friday night. Their reward? A rematch with Southern Lakes Conference rival Waterford, roughly one month after the Wolverines came into Don Dalton Stadium at Burlington High School […]
Burlington schools offer free breakfast
Grab-and-go program is popular at BHS By Alex Johnson Correspondent This school year, the Burlington Area School District has begun serving free breakfast to all students in every grade level. Specifically, at Burlington High School, students have the option of receiving breakfast in the food line before school, or at […]
Union Grove volleyball girls enjoy strong week
Ladies gear up for Saturday’s conference tournament The Union Grove girls volleyball team had one of its best weeks of the season last week. After knocking off Elkhorn 3-0 Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Broncos had a strong showing at the Falcon Invitational, finishing third overall Saturday, Oct. 7. The […]
Butscher, Radobicky lead Waterford cross country to second place
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent It was a day of seconds that worked out well for the Waterford Union High School cross country team Oct. 6 in their own Wolverine Invite at Waterford High School. The Wolverines compete Saturday at Lake Geneva Badger High School in the Southern Lakes […]
Waterford football runs over Union Grove
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The closest football ever gets to a walk in the park comes when a team can run the football seemingly at will. The Waterford Union High School football team rushed for 311 yards and routed intra-country rival Union Grove 52-28 Oct. 6 at Union […]
Grajera, Woods fall shy of state tennis
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Union Grove’s talented No. 1 doubles team of Nixie Grajera and Chloe Woods fell one match short of qualifying for state at the WIAA Division One Sectional at Racine Park, Wednesday, Oct. 4. Grajera and Woods were upended by Sam Ramsey and Gabby Majinski […]
Waterford’s Torhorst finishes strong at state
Waterford senior lands in top 25 By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Aubrie Torhorst of the Waterford Union High School girls golf team capped her season with a top-25 finish at the WIAA Division 1 State Girls Golf Tournament. The meet took place Monday and Tuesday at University Ridge in […]
Village reviews plans for residential tract
Park Meadow would feature homes, two-family condos By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village of Waterford officials are in the first stages of approving a residential development near the intersection of highways 83 and 20. The Village Board on Oct. 9 had a first reading of an ordinance that, as proposed, would […]