By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Joy Schnupp, the youth services director at Burlington Public Library, is like a kid with a new toy. Literally. With a recently purchased 3D printer rotating among the 15 Lakeshore Library System facilities, it is Burlington’s turn until Sept. 17 to house the small device. The […]
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Former Tichigan chief charged with theft
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The former Tichigan Volunteer Fire Co. chief who resigned last winter has been criminally charged in Racine County Circuit Court for allegedly stealing from the department. Todd Bluhm, who had been being investigated by the Racine County Sheriff’s Department since at least December, was formally charged […]
Waterford football exacts revenge on Racine Case
Wolverines host Wilmot Friday in pivotal SLC showdown By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School football team scratched a year-old itch Aug. 28 in a non-conference game at home against Racine Case. The Wolverines used an emergent offense and a stiff defense and beat the Eagles […]
Union Grove football grinds out second straight victory
Up-and-coming team enjoying success under first-year coach By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent After struggling through the past few seasons, the Union Grove football team has emphatically turned things around this fall. The Broncos improved to 2-0 behind a stingy defense that held host Wauwatosa East to just seven points […]
Sometimes you need a hand to hold
Students join hands for the walk from the bus to the classroom on the first day of class Tuesday at Evergreen Elementary School in Waterford. (Photo by Terry Alby)
Football player avoids career-threatening injury; Racine Horlick coach suspended
Burlington receiver eligible to play Friday, Horlick’s Fletcher must watch next game from press box By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor While a Burlington High School football player has avoided a serious injury, Racine Horlick’s head coach will be suspended one game for a comment he made in the wake […]
Mother charged with child neglect
A 32-year-old Burlington woman is charged with child neglect after allegedly leaving her 8-year-old home alone in their apartment. Molly Muhlenbeck was accused of child neglect – a Class A misdemeanor – after police were summoned to the apartment on Milwaukee Avenue Aug. 25. Muhlenbeck is due in court Sept. […]
She made it!
Nicole Williams hugs her daughter, Olivia, after waiting for her with her 3-year-old, Maya, on the first day of class at Winkler Elementary School Tuesday. Students throughout the area returned to sweltering classrooms as temperatures in the 90s greeted students to start the school year. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
BASD preschool screenings set
Preschool screenings for the 2015-16 school year will be held throughout the Burlington Area School District for any child between the ages of birth to 5 years old who is not attending 5-year-old kindergarten. Parents with children within this age range, who are concerned about his/her development, are encouraged to […]
High school football coach suspended one game for comment, issues letter of apology
According to today’s Racine Journal Times, Racine Horlick football coach Brian Fletcher has been suspended one game for his public use of the word “Caucasian” when arguing a referee’s call during Friday night’s Burlington-Horlick football game. Fletcher issued the following statement through the Racine Unified School District on Monday: “I […]
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