By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School officials inched one step closer toward firming up details for a proposed revamp of the district’s athletic facilities. The WUHS School Board on Oct. 26 directed Superintendent Keith Brandstetter to narrow in on two of four proposals for a new field house […]
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Miller will run for fifth term
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller said in the spring he would run again for mayor, he made that decision official early last week. Miller delivered a press release confirming that he would seek a fifth term as mayor. “I’ve been honored to serve as […]
Village pens ‘win-win’ agreement with growing business
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent The Union Grove Village Board approved a developers agreement this week with the fast-growing Custom Truck & Equipment (CTE), which one official said is a “win-win” for both parties. Village Attorney Timothy Pruitt presented details of the developers’ agreement as well as the Tax Increment […]
BASD board picks Schmaling as replacement
The Burlington Area School District School Board voted Monday to select Barry Schmaling as the replacement for board member Larry Anderson, who is resigning. The board required two votes to reach a decision. Schmaling earned three votes in the first round – one short of the majority needed to be […]
School tax rate drops 5 cents for this year
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With just one dissenting vote Monday night, the Burlington Area School District finalized its 2015-16 budget and tax levy. By a vote of 6-1, the School Board certified a $21.16 million tax levy. However, due to a rise in property values overall, the equalized property tax […]
Burlington sweeps Westosha, reaches sixth state tournament in seven years
Burlington opens state tournament vs Verona Thursday night By Jason Arndt STAFF WRITER LAKE GENEVA – Just when Westosha Central High School had a handle on the Demons in the WIAA Division 1 Sectional final, 6-foot-2 senior hitter Quinn Spieker shifted momentum in favor of Burlington High School Saturday […]
Waterford holds off Union Grove, earns rematch with Waukesha West
Waterford is two wins away from state title game By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent WATERFORD – Coach Adam Bakken reminded the Waterford Union High School football team Friday night that evenings in which they get to enjoy the game they all love are fleeting and few. The Wolverines earned […]
School Board will vote to fill vacancy on Monday
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District Board of Education will have a pool of five candidates from which to fill a vacancy this coming Monday evening. With a deadline of noon Monday, the district received five applications to fill the spot that Larry Anderson will vacate as […]
WIAA PLAYOFFS: Catholic Central survives first real test, advances to face No. 1 seed
Toppers will play Cambria in battle of unbeatens By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor BURLINGTON – Catholic Central head coach Tom Aldrich didn’t sugarcoat anything when addressing his guys after their 35-14 WIAA Division 7 Level 2 playoff win over Cassville Friday night at the Topper Bowl. “We’re going to […]
PREDICTIONS: Southern Lakes earns state respect with 4-1 playoff weekend
Union Grove-Waterford, Wilmot-Waukesha West highlight tonight’s action Lake Geneva Badger is probably the only Southern Lakes Conference team that was shown respect in terms of seeding for last weekend’s Level One playoff games. Waterford dropped to a 3 seed, Wilmot a 5, Union Grove a 7 and Delavan-Darien a […]
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