Catholic Central senior was all-MCC in basketball, baseball, football By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Ben Heiligenthal is a refreshing throwback to the good old days of high school sports. While most kids specialize in one sport and play it year-round nowadays, the Catholic Central senior is a jack-of-all-trades. Heiligenthal […]
Sports & Other News
Burlington roughs up rival for 3rd straight win
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Only a sophomore, Jessa Burling is turning into the best all-around basketball player in the Southern Lakes Conference. Fortunately for the Burlington Demons, they’re reaping the benefits and climbing up the SLC standings. Burlington knocked off rival Waterford, last year’s conference champion, on Tuesday […]
Accused officer blew twice legal limit
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A City of Burlington police officer disciplined for his first drunken driving offense in December could be facing additional penalties. The Walworth County Sheriff’s Department released the report of the Dec. 16 incident involving Officer Eric Mitchell, who hit a mailbox and road sign while driving […]
Slip sliding away
Bench provides spark as Waterford routs Elkhorn
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls basketball team overcame a sluggish start to the second half and beat Elkhorn 51-30 Jan. 22 in a Southern Lakes Conference game at Elkhorn. The Wolverines (4-11, 2-6 SLC) lost 57-42 Jan. 19 in a non-conference game at home […]
SPORTS SHORTS: Catholic Central girls struggle at home
BBW gymnastics enjoys season-high score By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent And Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The girls of the Catholic Central basketball team hope to put showings like Saturday’s behind them. Saturday was their only game of the week, but it ended poorly for the Lady Toppers. They hope […]
Elkhorn business takes first steps to move to city
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After spending more than a year trying to iron out the details, the City of Burlington on Tuesday took the first official steps needed to bring a new business to town. Applied Material Solutions, which is currently headquartered in Elkhorn, is looking to build a production […]
County wants Burlington service center demolished in 2017
Statement accelerates talk of shared government services building By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After years of discussions on the future of the building, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave made it clear at the Jan. 19 Committee of the Whole meeting that the Western Racine County Service Center has a limited lifespan […]
New year, new lights: LED project a go in village
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After putting off the project for a year, the Village of Union Grove is set to see significant savings in the installation of new lights at the Village Hall and Department of Public Works building. Using grant money from the state, the village will install new […]
Semi-pro football open tryout Sunday at Westosha Central High School
Southern Lakes Blue Devils seeking area players for upcoming season By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor They’re the only game in town, and football lovers will have a chance to live a dream Sunday. The Southern Lakes Blue Devils, the area’s only semi-professional football team, are holding an open tryout […]
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