By Tim Wester Correspondent If Union Grove boys coach Eric Swanson could fix one aspect of his team’s game right now, it would be the squad’s short game. The infamous short game, which can cripple anyone’s score card, has taken its toll on the Bronco golfers of late, including the […]
Sports & Other News
Waterford girls win pair at soccer invite
By Christopher Bennett Correspondent The Waterford High School girls soccer team improved to 8-3-1 after winning two games and finishing in fifth place in the Racine County Invitational. The invitational was held May 1 and 2 at Burlington High School. The Wolverines beat Union Grove in the fifth-place game. The […]
CCHS roundup: softball misses shot at Jamboree sweep
By Christopher Bennett Correspondent The Catholic Central High School softball team did itself no favors May 2 in its final game of the 29th annual Poynette Jamboree, and missed a chance at finishing the tournament undefeated. The Poynette Jamboree is one of Wisconsin’s largest high school softball tournaments. Catholic Central […]
Track teams shine at invite
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Burlington High School boys and girls track and field teams each finished fifth out of 10 teams April 30 in the Racine County Invitational at Union Grove High School. The girls outscored the boys 70 points to 57 points. Racine Park won the boys’ meet […]
City ends negotiations with pool consultant
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After being unable to clarify contract language, City of Burlington staff advised the City Council Tuesday night to terminate negotiations with Burbach Aquatics, Inc. for the Burlington Community Pool project. The council deliberated in closed session well into the evening on two separate issues – one […]
Library expansion enters city discussion
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the City of Burlington Common Council and staff worked late into the night Tuesday in an attempt to resolve the city pool situation, another potential project was discussed in the earlier Committee of the Whole meeting. A possible Burlington Public Library expansion and renovation was […]
Splashing around
Michael Deutsch jumps from rock to rock Sunday at Echo Park during the warm weather. Deutsch was one of many visitors to the park enjoying the sunshine and the warm temperatures, which were in the high 70s for most of the weekend. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
District goals address declining enrollment, aging facilities
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a several-months process, a list of strategic goals was presented Monday night to the Burlington Area School District School Board’s Long-Range Planning Committee. The list covers three years and five different categories, and was the end result of the Stakeholder Driven Strategic Planning sessions guided […]
Countywide celebration set
Racine County Economic Development Corp. (RCEDC) invites the public to its 32nd anniversary celebration Thursday, May 21, beginning with a 4:30 p.m. reception with appetizers and a 5:30 p.m. program. The event is at the Marriott, 7111 Washington Ave., Racine. Attendees will enjoy a networking and reception, community awards presentation, […]
Bousman elected School Board president
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With two recently elected board members sworn in Monday night, the Burlington Area School District Board of Education has a slightly different look than it did a week earlier. Kevin Bird was sworn in to replace Roger Koldeway, who was not re-elected April 7. Phil Ketterhagen, […]
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