She’s remembered as a champion for the downtrodden By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For many years, Sidonia “Toni” Duplessis gave a bright smile – and hope – to whomever walked through her door. Duplessis, the long-time driving force behind Burlington’s St. Vincent de Paul agency before it closed, died Dec. 6 […]
Sports & Other News
Allegations investigated; no charges filed in Tichigan Fire Co. money issue
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations that Tichigan Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Todd Bluhm improperly used fire department funds. Bluhm has resigned from his position as Fire Chief and is fully cooperating with Racine County’s investigators, Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said Tuesday. Schmaling said his […]
Waterford-area positions up for 2015 spring election on local school, municipal boards
Waterford-area positions up for 2015 spring election on local school, municipal boards By Patricia Bogumil Editor The next regularly scheduled statewide election in Wisconsin is the Spring 2015 election, being held Tuesday, April 7, 2015. A Spring primary, if needed, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. •The first […]
New software creates some confusion for union district taxpayers
County official stresses that property tax bills are correct By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When some people living in union school districts opened their tax bills this week, they may have been confused about what appeared to be large percentage changes in the local school tax. The tax bills are correct, […]
Union Grove area positions up for 2015 spring election on local school, municipal boards
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The next regularly scheduled statewide election in Wisconsin is the Spring 2015 election, being held Tuesday, April 7, 2015. A Spring primary, if needed, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. •The first day for candidates in municipal elections to circulate nomination papers was […]
PREVIEW: Kyle Scott era off and running for Catholic Central hoops
Heiligenthal, Wilker leading Toppers offensively By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor First-year head coach Kyle Scott isn’t in the most enviable position for the Catholic Central boys basketball team. Try replacing a Division 1 college coach, Eric Henderson, who led the Toppers to an 18-4 record and a Division […]
Puppies and children
At least one child had a delightful time at the annual Burlington Christmas Parade Friday, as 14-month-old McCayla McVay is delighted to meet Harley the puppy on the parade route. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Mayor says compromise was best for city
Negotiating contract exit with Lahner saves money in long run, he says By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Depending on how you look at the situation, last week’s reduction of the buyout clause in City of Burlington Administrator Kevin Lahner’s contract is either costing the city $26,000 – or potentially saving the […]
WRESTLING: Elkhorn earns statement victory over Burlington
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor BURLINGTON – Maybe Elkhorn wrestling coach Ken Reynolds was onto something. Before the season, the veteran head man said his Elks squad has more talent this year than any he has ever coached. Reynolds’ teams have always been ranked in the top 15 […]
PREVIEW: Burlington wrestling loaded, ready for title defense
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor If the beginning of the season is any indication, it’s going to be another big year for the Burlington wrestling team. The Demons, who only lost three wrestlers from last year’s Southern Lakes Conference championship and team state squad, won the Gunslinger Invite against […]
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