Lightweights help Demons build insurmountable lead By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With the confidence of upperclassmen, Burlington sophomores Jake Skrundz, Max Ehlen and Qwade Gehring said it loud and proud – the varsity wrestling team would be going to team state. Perhaps the egos were a bit inflated, as the […]
Sports & Other News
Burlington Plan Commission allows Casey’s to clear another hurdle
By Jason Arndt [email protected] Casey’s General Store continues to clear hurdles in the City of Burlington, where the Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for a gas station and convenience store on Dodge Street at its Tuesday meeting. Casey’s plans to construct a 4,600-square foot store with a […]
COURT BRIEFS: Second Indiana man charged in Burlington scheme
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 1 for an Indiana man charged for his role in passing fraudulent checks in Burlington. Marcus Lionel Williams Jr., 22, of South Bend, Ind., was charged July 28 in Racine County Circuit Court with forgery as a party to a crime. According […]
VOTE 2018: Make your voice heard in spring election primary Tuesday
Local, county and state seats on the ballot It’s decision time again in the Badger State, at least when it comes to the electoral process. That’s because Tuesday, Feb. 20, is the primary for the spring election. State offices on the ballot include Court of Appeals and Circuit […]
Burlington to upgrade Congress Street Ball Diamond restrooms
Officials had to search for funds to cover higher costs By Jason Arndt [email protected] Although costs to upgrade the restroom facilities at the Congress Street Ball Diamond were higher than expected, the Burlington Common Council faced a tight timeline, which led to a decision Feb. 6 to dip into […]
Short-handed Burlington basketball upset on buzzer beater, title hopes crushed
Burling shut down, Crabtree, Anderson miss game By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The constant war between club and high school sports damages relationships, both on and off the court. While intentions are mostly good, the push and pull from coaches, pressuring athletes to choose one over the other in the […]
Union Grove boys basketball in SLC driver’s seat
Confidence grows with deep squad By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Editor’s Note: The following story appears in the Feb. 9 edition of the Westine Report, which remains on area newsstands until Thursday, Feb. 15. Since this story was published, the Grove beat Waterford Feb. 8, 54-52, by overcoming a […]
BHS is moving beyond class rank
School begins rollout of laude honor system By Alex Johnson Correspondent Burlington High School will join a growing majority of high schools across the nation that do not report a class rank for students, instead opting for other alternatives such as the laude system. The laude system operates by […]
Bull’s eye: Union Grove guard breaks all-time scoring record
Lady Broncos remain atop SLC, Bull credits “family” atmosphere By Tim Wester [email protected] ELKHORN – When a pitcher in baseball nears a no-hitter, the ritual is to not mention the approaching feat. Antiquated rituals and silly superstitions weren’t about to spoil Union Grove senior guard Brooklyn Bull’s record-breaking moment Monday […]
Above and beyond: Catholic Central basketball players put in extra work
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] After playing three games in four nights, Catholic Central boys basketball head coach Kyle Scott gave his guys the weekend off. But even though the Toppers picked up their third win of the season Feb. 1, they aren’t nearly satisfied. Tired and weary from […]
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