2015 All-Western Racine County Female Athlete of the Year BHS grad used pace to break records at state By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Molly Benavides is one of the most decorated gymnasts in Wisconsin sports history. The 2015 Burlington High School graduate had an illustrious four-year career, and […]
Sports & Other News
Village in uproar over property values
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Village President Tom Roanhouse referred to it as one of the most challenging weeks during his time in elected office. The week after tax bills were mailed to residents in December, Roanhouse said he received a steady stream of calls from residents. The calls continued […]
Two city police officers to be disciplined
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After an incident in December, two City of Burlington police officers will be disciplined within the department. While Police Chief Mark Anderson would not discuss details Monday, he said the internal investigation was completed Friday by the Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department. The investigation found […]
Former Burlington gymnast takes over as head coach
Kansasville native was athlete, assistant coach under Biedrzycki By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor In 2008, when Andrea Hegemann was a freshman at Burlington High School competing for the gymnastics squad, longtime coach Diane Biedrzycki and Lindsay Grant were in their first year coaching together after Biedrzycki took a hiatus […]
Mayville returns, other choirs take aim at showcase
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Mayville Cardinal Singers show choir director Todd Krueger admits there’s a certain amount of pride on the line when he and his choir come to Burlington. All you have to do is look at the Chocolate City Showcase winners’ list – hint, it’s all Mayville – […]
This win’s for Peanut
Burlington unites to raise money for injured Catholic Central student By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] On a day when Catholic Central High School junior Austin Neuhaus underwent a second surgery and couldn’t have visitors to his room at Children’s Hospital, Burlington showed up for him in a different way. A […]
Emerald ash borer leaves desolated Burlington beach
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A visit to the shoreline of Browns Lake at Fischer Park in Burlington over the last few weeks shows a stunning change, as Racine County’s public works department fights the emerald ash borer. More than 50 trees have been taken down at the park due to […]
District sells parcel for Highway 142 intersection
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Committee last week recommended the sale of a piece of land that will eventually help the state when it removes the overpass on Highway 142. The final approval was given by the school board Monday night. The […]
Fire chief to focus on administrative duties
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington will not rush its hiring of a new fire chief, according to City Administrator Carina Walters, who said last week the city would weigh all of its options. “We want to make sure what the position entails,” said Walters in a sit-down […]
Gotta sing!
The Burlington High School show choir B*Jazzled will host 19 other schools in its annual Chocolate City Showcase Saturday, Jan. 16. Among the choirs coming into town are the showcase’s only winner so far – Mayville – as well as Westosha Central Swing Inc. BHS will perform an exhibition, and […]
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