By Chris Bennett [email protected] The Waterford Union High School gymnastics team posted a season-high score and finished second Feb. 19 in the Southern Lakes Conference Gymnastics Championships at Burlington High School. The Wolverines compete Saturday in a WIAA Division 2 Sectional Tournament ay Whitefish Bay High School. Waterford finished […]
Sports & Other News
Silver lining reveals learning experience for swim team
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The members of the Burlington Co-op boys high school swimming team that competed Feb. 19 & 20 at the WIAA Division 1 State Swimming and Diving Championships did not win state titles. The young men finished among the lowest in the two events in […]
City meetings will air online
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After four months of questions and debate, Mayor Bob Miller drew a line for his City Council Feb.17. “This is the last kick at the cat, guys,” said Miller regarding a proposed contract to provide web streaming and electronic agenda planning for council meetings. “I’m not […]
We all scream for ice cream!
While the temperatures may have dropped again Monday, the Burlington Dairy Queen certainly didn’t seem to mind. Steve Nelson’s store opened about two and a half weeks ago for the season. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Long-delayed gas station coming to Rochester
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After more than a half-decade’s worth of delays, a planned gas station, convenience store and car wash is progressing in the Village of Rochester. With a favorable recommendation in place by the Plan Commission, the Village Board on Feb. 8 approved a revised set of plans […]
Man accused of staging theft to get pain pills
A 42-year-old Burlington man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly reporting a theft of his prescription pain medication in order to get a premature refill. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Court last week, Ralph Brown allegedly called City of Burlington police in August 2015 […]
Krattiger, Tiedt medal at state wrestling, Morgan, Mikrut reach finals
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MADISON – Maintenance workers rolled up mats, picked up garbage and wore out their headsets with instructionals. The afternoon session had just wrapped up Saturday at the WIAA Individual State Wrestling tournament at Kohl Center in Madison, and Burlington senior Hegeman Tiedt stood still in […]
Bridal show set for Veterans Terrace
Burlington’s Veterans Terrace will host its annual Bridal Show Sunday starting at 11 a.m. Cost of the event is $5, and the show runs until 3 p.m. There will be fashion shows as well as giveaways, food and dessert samples and vendors to show off what is available to any […]
Nothing set to change in Highway J truck traffic
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a recent resident’s concern, trucks and other large vehicles will continue to traverse freely along county Highway J in Rochester, following a recent decision by village officials. A month ago, the Rochester Village Board fielded a resident’s safety-related concerns about truck traffic through one of […]
Tiedt in semifinal, Waterford wrestlers still alive at state tournament
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On Saturday, Feb. 20, Burlington High School senior Hegeman Tiedt gained a measure of redemption. One year after losing at sectionals, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound juggernaut needed less than three minutes to pin his opponent at the New Berlin West High School. Starting Thursday, Tiedt, […]
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