By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A planned new access for KW Precast met with pushback from Spring Valley Road residents Tuesday night at the City of Burlington Plan Commission meeting. “I’ve never seen anything more ridiculous in my life,” said Jack Sommers, a resident of Spring Valley Road. Representatives from KW […]
Sports & Other News
Women arrested for prostitution at village residence
Two women were arrested in Union Grove last week after the Racine County Sheriff’s Department raided what they suspect to be a brothel. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, both Adena Sparks, and Eugenia Nance were taken into custody Sunday following an undercover operation. The statement said […]
Vos-Mitchell debate sticks to party lines
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the candidates the same as two years ago, the 63rd Assembly District debate had something of a familiar feel Oct. 5. Both incumbent Robin Vos and challenger Andy Mitchell spoke along familiar lines last week at the debate, sponsored by the American Association of University […]
Miller’s 6 TDs lift Burlington past Union Grove in season finale
Burlington racks up more than 500 yards By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] UNION GROVE – A week after rushing for a season-high 146 yards, Burlington High School senior Jack Miller had an encore for the ages in his final football game as a Demon Friday night. Miller scored six touchdowns […]
Danish invasion, take 2, makes big splash at BHS
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR The t-shirts for the event read simply, “An Unforgettable Experience, Roskilde-Burlington, 2016.” “2.0.” The second visit of students from Roskilde to Burlington took place last week, with students arriving Oct. 5 and leaving Sunday morning. In between, students stayed with host families, attended classes at Burlington […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Waterford-Badger conference title tilt highlights final week
I can hear the music triumphantly playing now. “It’s the FINAL COUNTDOWN!” You know, that hilarious Geico commercial where the band Europe is performing its hit song while employees are “counting down” how long it takes their lunch to cook in the microwave. OK, I guess I’m still the […]
Waterford crushes Comets, sets up conference title clash with Lake Geneva Badger
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Arrive early tonight if you plan on watching two of the best football teams in the Southern Lakes Conference trade body blows for a shot at the title. Waterford Union High School coach Adam Bakken said tonight’s game at home against Badger might be […]
Miller’s time: Union Grove standout earns historic state tennis berth
Miller qualifies for 3rd straight tourney with different partner By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Union Grove senior girls tennis standout Allie Miller doesn’t have a state championship, nor was she seeded at the WIAA Division 1 State tournament in Madison Thursday, Oct. 13. But what she possesses is a […]
Main Street closed Oct. 18 for pole replacement
Main Street will be closed completely as well as a lane closure on State Street Tuesday, Oct. 18, so We Energies can replace a pole next to the Mobil Mart. Work will start at 7 a.m., with a rain date of Oct. 19.
Extra special teams: Burlington football puts on show, female kicker makes history
Burlington 37, Elkhorn 0 By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] All season, Burlington varsity football head coach Steve Tenhagen has been looking for a complete, four-quarter performance from his team. The Demons have been coming closer and closer each week, and the steady improvement culminated with an all-around outburst Friday, Oct. […]
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