By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In an event that was equal parts Republican fundraiser and meet-and-greet, 2016 Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio visited Burlington ast week. State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos set up the event, which served as a fundraiser for Assembly Republicans as well as for Vos himself. It also […]
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Pink to the core: Local woman epitomizes Runzheimer’s commitment
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Peggy Wettengal knows all about the power of pink – and about breast cancer. Diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in March of 2009, Wettengal went through four rounds of chemo and 33 radiation treatments before she was cancer free. Through it all, the training lead […]
Village looks to bring down vacant home
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A long-deteriorated home will likely have a date with demolition equipment as Village of Waterford officials go through a multi-tiered series of legal maneuvers. After hearing impassioned pleas from nearby residents and soliciting legal advice from Village Attorney Marcy Hasenstab, the Village Board on Nov. 9 […]
Piske, Bangor ground Catholic Central in state semifinal
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] DEFOREST – As the final seconds ticked down Friday night and seniors Ben Heiligenthal and Cole Kresken knew their Catholic Central football careers were over, Kresken walked off the field and greeted his quarterback on the sideline with a lingering hug. The dynamic duo, which […]
Burlington swimming sends four to state
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington Co-op girls high school swimming team is making its much-anticipated return to Madison. The Demons are competing in four events today and Saturday at the WIAA Division 1 Girls State Swimming and Diving Meet after a one-year hiatus. The state meet is at […]
Students say, ‘Thanks vets’
Winkler Elementary School Principal Jacqueline Syens holds up cards that students made and later presented to local veterans during the school’s Veterans Day observance Wednesday. The cards thank the veterans for their service and sacrifice. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Anderson showered with praise
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Normally, the period for citizen comments at the Burlington Area School District monthly School Board meeting is reserved for people with an issue to address. On Monday night, it turned instead into an opportunity for people to thank to outgoing School Board member Larry Anderson. “It’s […]
Kiwanis continue old-time tree lot tradition
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent For a third season, the Kiwanis Club of Union Grove is giving families the sentimental experience of picking out “the perfect tree” from its old-fashioned tree lot. The club’s third annual Christmas tree sale, beginning Friday, Nov. 27, will be brightly lit up and stocked […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Catholic Central, Lake Geneva Badger one win away from state
This weekend is the final Friday night before the state football tournament at Camp Randall Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Badgers, and two area teams have a chance to play on the state’s second-most popular field. Lake Geneva Badger shocked the world, and Catholic Central took care of business, like […]
Burlington’s nightmares resurface in state loss
Team finished strong season 42-4 By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. One year after the Burlington girls volleyball team blew a 2-0 lead in a Division 1 state semifinal at the state tournament in Green Bay, the Lady Demons were one year smarter, […]
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