Wolverines feature tall front line By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent At the very least, Paul Charapata won’t have to ask how to get to the locker rooms at Elkhorn, or wonder where the restroom is at Wilmot. In his second season in charge of the Waterford Union High School […]
Sports & Other News
Small ball: Union Grove seeks way to curb height deficit
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent What is the best way to combat a lack of height on a basketball team? That is the question that Union Grove boys basketball coach Dave Pettit must answer as his team looks to build off a strong finish last season that saw the […]
Here’s the gingerbread man
City of Burlington Director of Public Works Jim Bergles made an appearance at Burlington’s Christmas Parade Friday night. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Weekend events welcome Christmas season to Burlington
Parade, tree lighting among the events that celebrate the season By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Santa Claus is coming to town – or in this case, the City of Burlington. The holiday season kicks off Friday with the city’s annual Christmas parade, which runs through downtown Burlington – through The Loop […]
Washington-Caldwell’s 2016-17 budget, levy decreasing
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT With all pieces of the puzzle in place, Washington-Caldwell officials recently minted the K-8 feeder school district’s 2016-17 operating budget and property tax levy, both of which are decreasing in year-over-year comparisons. The district’s budget for the current school year was finalized after all […]
Former Westosha basketball coach takes over at Catholic Central
Catholic Central Girls Basketball Preview By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent After a lifetime of basketball experience, Jerod Boyd is getting his shot as the girls Catholic Central basketball coach this year. Boyd was slated to help coach the boys Catholic Central basketball team when the girls’ position opened up. […]
Youth movement: Key departures make Burlington wrestling rare underdog
By Andrew Horschak Sports Correspondent Upperclassmen are in short supply on the 2016-17 Burlington wrestling team’s roster. Of the 31 wrestlers listed, there are 10 sophomores and 14 freshmen, including only six returning letter-winners. “We will be a very young team this year, but young doesn’t mean not talented,” […]
Scenes for the season
Catholic Central High School student Cora Hulsey puts the finishing touches on a snowman in the window of the downtown Burlington businesses Monday. The window decorations were put in place in anticipation of Friday’s Christmas parade. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
City plans to replace Jefferson Street Bridge
Project is currently slated for 2018 By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With safety a growing concern on the aging East Jefferson Street bridge, the City of Burlington is making preparations to replace the bridge, likely in 2018. Director of Public Works Jim Bergles said Tuesday that while the city is contracting […]
Koehnke’s 28 not enough as last-second shot misses mark
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Heading into a season opener on the road against a larger, successful athletic program like Lake Country Lutheran Saturday night in Hartland seemed like a daunting task for the Catholic Central boys basketball team. After all, the Toppers have to find a way this season […]