National retailer Kohl’s plans to temporarily close its doors, effective 7 p.m. Thursday, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary closure runs through at least April 1 and employees will be financially supported for two weeks. “To demonstrate our support of the efforts underway to contain the spread of […]
Author: Jason Arndt
Sheriff: Some calls will be handled by phone
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office announced new procedures, including responding to some calls by phone, to help stem the spread of coronavirus. The new procedures, according to a news release, looks to ensure the safety of both deputies as well as community members along with businesses. “The Sheriff’s Office will […]
State of Emergency declared in City of Burlington
Temporary changes to city services announced The City of Burlington announced a state of emergency Thursday amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The declaration of emergency called by Mayor Jeannie Hefty follows similar declarations made by Gov. Tony Evers and Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave According to a news release, the City […]
Girls basketball: Waterford girls fight to the end
Girls drop sectional semifinal By Chris Bennett Correspondent There is more to be learned about the character of a program in defeat than in victory. Coach Dena Brechtl praised fans and the community in the wake of the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team’s 68-46 loss to Waukesha West […]
Boys basketball: Palesse, West too much for stunned Demons
Long winning streak halted By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Coming into a March 7 WIAA Division 2 regional final, Burlington head coach Steve Berezowitz and his players were well aware of the dangerous Waukesha West Wolverines. Despite West earning a lower seed than Burlington, which meant the game was played on […]
A sibling for (nearly) all seasons
Lentz triplets contribute to Grove athletic programs By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two sisters, one brother and all three are senior student-athletes attending Union Grove High School. The Lentz triplets – Abby, Allison and Christian – have each played a role for the Bronco athletic program. While Abby begins her […]
Wrestling: Halter, Cherba lead Waterford wrestlers at state
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Two Waterford Union High School wrestlers finished their season on the podium at the WIAA Division 1 Individual State Tournament. The state tournament ran from Feb. 26-28 and was held at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Hayden Halter (47-3), a two-time state […]
Wrestling: School record 6 Demons reach podium
Ehlen title, Wallace second place highlight ‘best state tournament’ in program history By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Burlington wrestling head coach Jade Gribble didn’t hesitate to praise his team’s performance at last weekend’s WIAA Individual Wrestling state tournament. Six Demons medaled, or placed in the top six, and two reached their […]
Girls basketball: Broncos bow out in regional final overtime loss
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Broncos certainly knew how to stop Southern Lakes Conference opponent Wilmot during regular season play. Union Grove, which defeated the Panthers in both games, continued its winning ways with a 54-37 route of Wilmot in a Feb. 28 WIAA Division 2 girls basketball regional […]
Boys basketball: Senior Night a success
Demons win 10th straight, playoffs start Friday By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It was a classic case of a tale of two halves. On Thursday, Feb. 27, at Burlington High School, the Demons honored seniors Dylan Runkel, Ryan Koeppen, Jake Klug and Logan Swantz in their last regular season home games. […]