By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A month into its first year of providing one-to-one computer access to all students in grades K through 12, Burlington Area School District Technology Director Scott Christensen is thrilled. “It sounds bad to say it went better than expected,” said Christensen Monday night at a BASD […]
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CROP Hunger Walk set
Area churches will gather on Sunday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and at 1 p.m., for the Waterford/Wind Lake CROP Hunger Walk. Walk 1, 3, or 5 miles to help those in need. Participants will be raising awareness and funds to change the world in real and measurable ways. CROP […]
Haylofters set to redefine mental health with ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Ken Kesey’s classic novel, brought to both stage and screen, will be on display at the Haylofters in Burlington starting Thursday. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” the story of a man who willingly sends himself to a mental institutional to avoid serving time, opens at […]
Showing off the style
Waterford Union High School teachers Frank Korb (left) and Nancy Smith show off their spirit gear during Waterford’s homecoming this week. The two teachers have dressed up and showed off their gear on Twitter each day for many years. (Submitted photo)
Village participates in WGSD’s ALiCE training
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Waterford Graded’s school officials hope they never have to use it, of course, but staffers across the district have embarked on a series of training exercises aimed at addressing school shootings, bomb threats and other potentially catastrophic events. As planned, WGSD this fall has introduced ALiCE, […]
New dance standards
Members of the Burlington High School football team show off their dance moves last week during the homecoming pep assembly. The team did a dance-off again – and then with – the pom-pom squad. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Obregon trial on hold, new date of January 2017 established
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer According to a Kenosha County prosecutor, the trial of Andrew Obregon has been postponed until January, noting health concerns of his defense. Obregon, of Bristol, had been scheduled to go trial this week in Kenosha County Circuit Court, where he expected to face a charge […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Rivals Union Grove, Waterford battle with playoff implications
All is right with the world. Last week, I finally pulled off a perfect 5-0 record on my high school football predictions. It’s the stretch run, as teams have three games left to claim a berth in the WIAA postseason. Catholic Central hosts its Homecoming game, Burlington battles the […]
Burlington volleyball falls in battle for first place
Team performs well at stacked Sprawl By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] By Andrew Horschak Sports Correspondent Round two goes to the Falcons. In a battle for first place in the Southern Lakes Conference Tuesday night in Paddock Lake, Westosha Central overpowered Burlington in three sets, 25-22, 25-18, 25-16. The Lady […]
Union Grove tennis wins Racine County Invite
Lady Broncos land just shy of SLC tournament By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Needless to say Union Grove freshman tennis player Kayla Mauer is a quick learner. In just her first month of high school, Mauer has quickly picked up varsity tennis to perfection with consecutive No. 4 singles […]
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