By Patricia Bogumil Editor emeritus The nominees for this year’s Outstanding Senior award at Waterford High School are Madison Blair, Madison Lindeman, Kelly Martinson and Rebecca Weber. All four candidates were nominated by high school staff for consideration for the award. Staff at the Waterford Post then reviewed each student’s […]
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Keeping busy pushed Joski to the head of the class
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There was never much free time for Sam Joski in his four years at Catholic Central High School. “I was kinda busy,” the recent graduate conceded. “I kind of felt it was the thing to do. Everyone’s pretty involved at Catholic Central, and I figured I […]
Preschool program proves success in Waterford
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the first two years of its rollout, Waterford Graded’s Title I preschool program has been successful, school district officials say. Two years ago, alongside intense discussions concerning the implementation of bringing a 4-year-old kindergarten program to the district, Waterford Graded board members weighed the merits […]
Area women compete at Miss Wisconsin
Two area women competed at the Miss Wisconsin pageant June 18-20 in Oshkosh. While Miss Milwaukee Haylee Bande (from Waterford) and Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest Alexandria Knight (from Burlington) didn’t make the cut to the top 11, both walked home with awards. Bande earned the non-finalist talent award for her […]
Kids from Wisconsin coming to Burlington
The annual Kids From Wisconsin show will hit Burlington for a hometown performance Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at Burlington High School. Like last year, two Burlington High School products are part of the show – Madison Gruman and Brandon Lindemann. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for […]
Author holding event Sunday
Local author Arthur Cola will be holding a gathering at Napoli’s Sunday starting at 3 p.m. for the release of his newest novel. Cola’s new book, “Pure and Tarnished Hearts” continues the story he started with the book “Journey of Three Pure Hearts.” Cola said in a press release that […]
Ginger Beaumont: The baseball legend you’ve never heard of will be honored with monument
“He was a great man who wanted to help people … I am so proud, you have no idea.” – Jean Cognato, 81-year-old granddaughter of the late Ginger Beaumont Granddaughter, great-granddaughter flying to town for baseball icon’s ceremony July 19 […]
Waterford Fourth of July events set
The Waterford July 4th parade, sponsored by the Waterford Lions Club, starts at 11 a.m. The parade starts at 7th and Main and runs west to 1st Street, then goes south to Whitford Park. Check in for parade lineup starts at 9:30 a.m., at 5th and Aber streets. Entry forms […]
City takes its time on police chief contract
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Discussions on the contract for the City of Burlington’s next police chief continued Tuesday night in a closed session meeting. City Administrator Carina Walters said Tuesday that while current city police Lt. Mark Anderson was the undisputed choice for the position, the Common Council is still […]
Man shot at Elkhorn residence
Shooter in police custody, victim transported to hospital By Kellen Olshefski Editor Police confirmed Thursday afternoon a man was shot at a residence behind Elkhorn’s Dollar Tree store on West Hidden Trail. Capt. Jon Anzalone of the City of Elkhorn Police Department said it was reported to police sometime between […]
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