By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With warm weather on the horizon, a trio of Union Grove governing agencies and organizations are planning for outdoor recreation accommodations. One of those overtures has come by way of a renewed agreement concerning the use of large and small baseball diamonds at Union Grove Elementary […]
Sports & Other News
Youth soccer gets new look in Burlington
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Youth soccer in the City of Burlington is getting a makeover. Announced late last week, the Burlington Youth Soccer Club, which was founded in 1991 by Sandy Cowan, will now be the Burlington United Soccer Club starting this fall. In a press release, the new club […]
Grand plans floated for youth sports
Though often undeclared academically, young men and women have attended colleges and universities for decades to major in sports – football, basketball, hockey and more. The pursuit of such a “major” and the accompanying glories forced a trickle-down effect driven by the wallets of parents that is manifested in […]
‘Boom’ causes rumblings in Kansasville
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Kansasville and Dover residents looking for an answer to Saturday’s loud noise are still waiting for an explanation. Described as an explosion by some and a sonic boom as others, residents near Eagle Lake at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday started phoning 911 regarding an explosion. The […]
Zombies everywhere … to promote
Students involved in Waterford’s show “Hamlet, Zombie Killer of Denmark” took to the streets Monday to promote the show. The show is tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
On thin ice
ATVs plunge into Eagle Lake; drivers escape without injury By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Kansasville Fire Chief Scott Remer has a simple message for visitors to area lakes right now. Stay off the ice. It’s not safe. The latest example of unsafe ice came Sunday evening, as two ATV riders went […]
In this week’s Standard Press
Pick up a copy of this week’s Burlington Standard Press for coverage of the Burlington Area School District’s decision to provide laptop computers to all students. Also on this week’s front page are stories about two men escaping tragedy when their ATVs plunged into Eagle Lake; changes for the local […]
VIDEO: Remember when Josh Bird won a state wrestling championship?
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Burlington High School senior Josh Bird was the talk of the city last year at this time. Along with Waterford’s Max Fisher, the talented athletes became the first area duo to win state wrestling championships in recent memory. Does anyone know the last time it […]
Burlington dance team enjoys historic journey to state tournament
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Three years ago, Burlington High School teacher Ashley Easterday took over the school’s dance squad despite not having any dance experience. She simply wanted to get involved as a coach in the community and help young girls. From humble beginnings, Easterday helped the team […]
VIDEO: Wisconsin Badgers football recruit Hegeman Tiedt earns first state wrestling berth
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] 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, teammate […]
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