By Jason Arndt STAFF WRITER Andrew Obregon, 33, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court June 24, where both parties agreed they need more time to prepare for a September Jury Trial. In the motion hearing, Obregon’s defense requested a change of venue, and to suppress certain pieces of evidence associated […]
Sports & Other News
Honoring America
Members of the VFW Post 2823 Honor Guard present the American flag during the annual flag-raising ceremony at the Town of Burlington Town Hall honoring the Fourth of July. The ceremony included patriotic music, an invocation and a gun salute by the honor guard. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Taking the cow for a ride
One of the entrants in the annual Venetian Night parade – with the theme of a favorite musical – was the familiar “Fiddler On the Roof” while the family’s cow came along for the ride Saturday night. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Local entries enjoy Miss Wisconsin experience
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Elkhorn native Malainey Myrin had a philosophical attitude approaching last week’s Miss Wisconsin pageant as Miss Wood Violet. “I came here with the expectation that I got last place or I got first place, I would still be putting everything out on the stage that was […]
Waterford official worries about Waukesha’s water diversion
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the City of Waukesha may have been celebrating last week, Waterford Town Chairman Tom Hincz was far from happy. Hincz said he was “extremely disappointed” in the decision made by governors of eight Great Lakes states to allow Lake Michigan water to be used by […]
Tony Romo’s return to Burlington comes at a unique time
Former Demon star leads 13th Romo Camp, addresses Brett Favre Hall of Fame induction By Jason Arndt [email protected] And Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Tony Romo’s hometown return to Burlington for his football camp might be an annual ritual for the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, but on June 22, it brought additional […]
Making the most of her last time through
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With Kids from Wisconsin now touring the state, giving anywhere from five to six performances a week, the polished stage presence seems to be a given. But what isn’t seen is the work behind the scenes. For three weeks in June, working in the bunny building […]
Checking out all the equipment
Sawyer Thelen checks out the inside of a piece of farm equipment at last Saturday’s Racine County Dairy Breakfast on the farm of the Schaal family. About 3,000 people showed up to tour the farm and enjoy breakfast. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
Outside of school, PAC House teaches needed skills
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For years, Burlington Area School District administrators wondered just how to best provide special education services to students ages 14 to 21 – and keep variety in the lesson plan. The end result, which has been in place now for 11 years, is the Project Active […]
Burlington baseball state title no surprise to Southern Lakes Conference foes
Opposing coaches noticed virtually no weakness, team peaking at right time By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent As miraculous as Burlington’s comeback victory WIAA Division 1 Championship game against Arrow-head was, it hardly surprised many Southern Lakes Conference coaches. After all, Lakes teams were unwilling witnesses to a Demons team […]
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