Deer carcass registration and chronic wasting disease testing stations will open for the gun deer season beginning Nov. 22 in the Chronic Wasting Disease-Management Zone of southeast Wisconsin. The hunting season runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. All deer killed in the CWD zone must be registered no later than 5 […]
Sports & Other News
Tips for a safe hunting season
Wisconsin is one of the safest places in the world to hunt deer, and this is no accident, according to recreational safety officials with the state Department of Natural Resources. Experts trace the state’s culture of hunting safety to 1967, almost a half century ago, when the DNR launched a […]
Registrations up for Turkey Trot 5K
Town Bank’s Turkey Trot, held each year on Thanksgiving Day in Burlington, continues to grow in popularity, as evidenced by this year’s registration rate – up 20 percent over 2013’s race, according to race organizers. This fourth annual 5K could have a record-breaking 800-plus participants on its scenic course around […]
Lahner to leave for Waukesha
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Administrator Kevin Lahner says he wasn’t looking for a new job. One just happened to find him. Lahner was announced Friday as the new city administrator for the City of Waukesha. Lahner’s contract has yet to be approved by the Waukesha City Council, […]
Say what?
Local actor Rob King exchanges lines with Mayor Bob Miller at the CATHE Center Big Bash Friday. The CATHE Center in Burlington held its second annual event at Veterans Terrace Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Robshaw/Green Town Photography)
VIDEO: Burlington seniors reflect on state tournament, careers
Burlington boys volleyball seniors Josh Ketterhagen, Zach Morrow, Jacob Drettwan, Eli Miller, Bryan Batchelor, Trent Cramer and Tedman Yonash take some time after Saturday’s state semifinal loss to discuss the season and their careers as Demons. (Video by Mike Ramczyk)
Area athletes shine on all-conference squads
Southern Lakes All-Conference Football First team Offense QB – Brad Burling, sr., Burlington. RB – Keenan Leahy, sr., Elkhorn. WR – Jake Benzing, sr., Delavan-Darien. Frank Hozeska, sr., Burlington. TE – Ethan Cesarz, soph., DD. OL – Stephan Wieder, jr., Lake Geneva Badger. Ian McDonald, sr., Elkhorn. […]
Red sky at night
A beautiful sunset is evident last week on Milwaukee Avenue in Burlington, with city lights adding to the effect. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Local man finds Aaron Rodgers’ wallet
Burlington resident James Plitzuweit recently found Aaron Rodgers’ “wallet” in a contest and charity effort sponsored by Associated Bank. Plitzuweit found the wallet at the Associated Bank branch on Milwaukee Avenue. The lost wallet is part of a fan engagement promotion by the state’s largest bank. Plitzuweit found the wallet […]
Four step up to fill one vacant position on the WGSD board
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Four Waterford Graded School District residents have thrown their hats into the ring as they seek appointment to fill a vacant position on the School Board for the next few months. The School Board had set a Nov. 10 deadline for receipt of applications. At a […]