Banged-up Demons missing seven starters By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Any chance for a team championship was nonexistent going into Saturday’s Freedom Invite. The Burlington varsity wrestling squad has seven starters out with injury and could only compete with seven healthy wrestlers at the annual tournament. The numbers game […]
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Fox Lake students transported to hospital
Students coming to Camp MacLean for a day trip Thursday ended up at area hospital after a crash in Illinois on the way to the camp. According to Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, the two buses collided in Illinois on their way to Burlington. No injuries were initially reported, but […]
Baby tossed to safety from roof in Lake Geneva fire rescue
Seven people — including a baby who was tossed to a police officer from the roof — escaped a fire that engulfed a multi-unit residence on Elm Street in Lake Geneva Tuesday. Lake Geneva Police officers were called to the 1100 block of Elm Street at about 11:41 a.m. on […]
Really, WIAA? Leave those kids alone
Ah, the struggle that is being a high school student. You have to wake up early, be at class on time and often can’t leave the school grounds to enjoy lunch at a fun place to eat like McDonald’s or Wendy’s. Your parents may have you on a tight […]
The hands of a humanitarian
Local teacher honored for community service By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Speaking to an audience of appreciative community leaders Monday, Troy Everson relayed a lesson his father taught him before he embarked on a career as a public school teacher in Burlington more than 20 years ago. His father, […]
Boogie down!
Burlington High School’s Andrew Kawalec performs a solo during the B*Jazzled exhibition at the Chocolate City Showcase Saturday. Playing host to 19 squads, BHS saw the same winner for the sixth straight time – the Mayville Cardinal Singers. For more photos of the event, please click under “photos” on this […]
Thrivent offers $30,000 matching grant for Love
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a holiday season full of giving, Love Inc. sometimes suffers a case of post-holiday neglect. Thrivent Financial took some of that hurt away Tuesday morning. Thrivent presented staff at the service organization with a $30,000 check as part of its Circle of Love event. “Obviously, […]
Waterford gymnasts represent well at home invite
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School gymnastics team finished third in its own Emerald Invite Jan. 9 at Waterford Union High School. “The Emerald meet is typically a tough meet, and I was very proud of the girls’ third-place finish,” Waterford coach Carrie Rydzewski said. […]
Strong second half lifts Waterford girls basketball
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls basketball team outscored Edgerton 28-20 in the second half and won 42-36 in a non-conference victory Jan. 9 at Edgerton. Waterford lost 60-34 to Union Grove Jan. 8 in a Southern Lakes Conference game at home. On Friday, […]
A family thing: Union Grove’s Pettits enjoy bond, avoid awkwardness
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Imagine having your parent as a teacher in high school. Then imagine having that same parent as your basketball coach and Athletic Director. Such is the life of Frankie and Jack Pettit, whose father Dave is the boys basketball coach, Athletic Director, and Economics […]
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