CBS executive Kahl appreciates his hometown roots By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For more than two decades, he has been one of the top decision-makers at one of the nation’s most prominent TV networks, determining what shows make it to the airwaves – and which disappear. But even after his […]
Year: 2017
City seeks state aid for sinkhole
Officials will apply for grant from DOT to help fund repair By Jason Arndt Staff Writer As flood-related expenses pile up in the City of Burlington, officials hope a Department of Transportation disaster fund can offset some of the costs to repair a sinkhole on Madison Street. […]
Burlington clips Westosha behind season-high 56 points
Demons intercept SLC leading passer Jackson four times, including 2 pick-6’s By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Somewhere, Don Dalton is looking down with a big smile on his face. The legendary Burlington football coach, who passed away in the summer, was honored at halftime of Friday night’s Southern […]
Burlington swimmers rout Elkhorn, Delavan
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington Co-op girls high school swim team won 10 of 11 events and routed Elkhorn 122-48 Sept. 12 in a Southern Lakes Conference meet at the Aurora Wellness Center in Burlington. The Aurora Wellness Center is the Demons’ home pool. Burlington Co-op consists […]
Union Grove’s Spang sparks comeback victory
Defense forces five turnovers including 3 picks By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Ten minutes was all the Union Grove football team needed. After limping through three quarters of football, the Broncos’ offense finally responded with 21 unanswered points to stun host Delavan-Darien 21-14 Friday Sept. 15. Broncos senior […]
Aldrich, Catholic Central football team remaining positive despite rough season
Martin Luther routs Catholic Central behind 35 first-quarter points By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] After another lopsided loss Friday night, the Catholic Central football team finds itself in unfamiliar territory. Despite decades of success including state championships, head coach Tom Aldrich’s squad is 0-5 and short-handed with injuries to […]
Four individuals, softball team named to Bronco Hall of Fame
A former teacher, three alumni and a state championship softball team will join 48 others in the Union Grove Union High School Bronco Hall of Fame. Former faculty member Thomas Czerniak, alumni William Klug, Jason Morgan and Ward Richter and the 2007 state softball championship team will be inducted into […]
Washington-Caldwell could tweak grading structure in years ahead
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A grading system touted in some education circles as increasing achievement and helping students hone in more closely on learning could soon make its way to the Washington-Caldwell School District. Superintendent Jill Saltzmann discussed a proposal to incorporate a standards-based grading system into the K-8 feeder […]
SUZANNE LYNN FRITZ
Suzanne Lynn Fritz of Corinth, Texas was born into eternal life on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Medical City of Denton. She passed after a long and courageous battle with numerous health issues. Suzanne was born July 17, 1970, to proud parents Lt. Col. Kenneth and Jeanne Fritz in Fort Stewart, Ga. […]
Aldermen to host listening sessions
First of informal gatherings is Saturday In an effort to better connect with the community, members of the City of Burlington Common Council will host two informal sessions, dubbed “Coffee with an Alderman,” this month. The sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 to 10 a.m. and Tuesday, […]