So what did we learn from Week 5 of the high school football season? First, Lake Geneva Badger’s defense is for real, as it held the explosive Delavan-Darien offense to a mere seven points in a 14-7 victory. Next, rumors of Burlington’s demise were exaggerated. The Demons snapped a […]
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Hope Walk 5K is set for Saturday
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the years have gone by, the vision of Burlington’s Hope Walk has changed. First the format has evolved, and now a change in date. The annual event – which is a 5K run/walk this Saturday at Burlington High School – will begin with registration at […]
School Board compiles list of objectives for facility planning
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After struggling two weeks ago to get a handle on the priorities for its facility improvement plan, the Burlington Area School District took a step back Sept. 12. In the second meeting with Nick Kent of Plunkett Raysich Architects, the School Board was asked simply to […]
Miller Motors expansion plans advance
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Plans to expand the Miller Motors auto dealership moved unanimously through the City of Burlington Plan Commission Tuesday night. Miller Motors and owner Chris Miller are in the process of finalizing the purchase of property located between the current dealership and Fox River Plaza. When that […]
School district seeks bridge loan
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District School Board approved $4.1 million in short-term borrowing Monday night to cover expenses through the first half of the school year. The loan is through RW Baird Company in Milwaukee, with a .9255 percent interest rate and $37,209 due in interest. […]
Lineup change highlights stretch for Burlington golf
Lady Demons persevering in tough conference despite numbers concerns By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Burlington High School varsity girls golf head coach Wayne Herrick sat on the driver’s side of a golf cart Monday afternoon at Rivermoor Golf Course, relaxed and focused on the putting game of Demons’ No. 2 […]
Woman accused of driving drunk with kids in car
A Town of Burlington woman is charged with drunken driving after an incident Aug. 3 in which she allegedly drove impaired with a child in her car. Dorothy Hallett, 56, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court Tuesday with six counts – three for drunken driving and three for having […]
Big plays push Martin Luther past Catholic Central
Greendale Martin Luther 34, Burlington Catholic Central 13 By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It’s been a long, challenging season for the youthful Catholic Central football team. A lack of consistent offensive production surfaced again Friday night at the Topper Bowl in Burlington, as the Toppers took an early lead but […]
Burlington edges Westosha thanks to late clutch connection
Klug’s late TD toss to Leonard snaps 3-game skid By Jason Arndt [email protected] Entering a Friday night Southern Lakes Conference contest, two teams hungry for a win came head to head, with hopes of turning the tides on their trying seasons. For Burlington High School, they were reeling from […]
Late blocked punt, INT help Lake Geneva Badger outlast Delavan, improve to 5-0
DuMez notches game-winner in 4th quarter after key blocked punt By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent In his 10-year tenure as Lake Geneva Badger football coach, Matt Hensler has seen a lot of victories. But Friday night’s come-from-behind triumph on the road at Delavan-Darien might be one of his most […]
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