By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A nationally known program focused on science, technology, engineering and math could soon be integrated into the Washington-Caldwell School District’s curriculum. At a School Board meeting Jan. 18, Kelli Vogt, the district’s library media and technology specialist, discussed a proposal to link up with Project Lead […]
Sports & Other News
Average performance on ACT declines as more students take exam
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While area high schools may have experienced a drop in the average composite score on the yearly ACT exams, principals are taking the information with a grain of salt. The drops – anywhere from one to three points – have in large part to do with […]
Waterford wrestlers impressive at loaded invite
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School wrestling team finished third in a competitive field Jan. 16 in the Badger Invitational at Badger High School in Lake Geneva. Waterford wrestled Thursday at Burlington in a Southern Lakes Conference dual meet and competes Saturday in an invitational […]
Tough stretch aside, Burlington still has shot at SLC crown
Demons play girls-boys doubleheader tonight at Delavan-Darien By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor After a lopsided loss at Division 1 Mukwonago to start the new year, Burlington boys basketball head coach Steve Berezowitz said the team was eager to get back in the Southern Lakes schedule. However, the Demons have […]
Class reunion
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (left) speaks with Burlington Chamber of Commerce President Jim Webley Thursday night at Veterans Terrace. The two, members of the Class of 1988 at Janesville Craig High School, chatted prior to Ryan’s remarks at the chamber’s Annual Dinner and Auction at Veterans Terrace. The Janseville […]
Everson touts training program at state convention
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There are few things that Burlington High School teacher Troy Everson likes to do more than talk about his students’ accomplishments. So, when Burlington Area School District School Board member Rosanne Hahn – who is also the district delegate at the Wisconsin Association of School Boards […]
Tiedt, Bird take first at Freedom Invite
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 […]
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 […]
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