Determination, depth have Burlington built for success It’s not something you’d expect a team to do just two days before a state tournament. The Burlington girls volleyball players laid out on the BHS gymnasium floor moments before practice Tuesday afternoon, pens in hand. They were fast at work, taking […]
Sports & Other News
Vos pulls off victory in 63rd assembly race
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A political matchup of David vs. Goliath went Goliath’s way Tuesday evening, as state Assembly speaker Robin Vos earned re-election to the 63rd District. The Republican incumbent was battling Andy Mitchell for the position. Mitchell refused to accept any PAC money and ran the campaign on […]
Whirlwind season ends for Burlington football
Top-ranked Greendale punishes Demons By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor GREENDALE – Don’t let the 48-13 final score fool you. The Burlington football team had its fair share of opportunities Friday night in a WIAA Division 2 Level 2 playoff game and was very much in the ball game early. […]
Boy Scouts holding food drive Saturday
The Union Grove Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be holding a food drive Saturday, Nov. 8, starting at 9 a.m.. The food drive will benefit the Union Grove Food Bank. Bags or boxes of nonperishable food and toiletries should be left outside the door for the Scouts to pick […]
Local turnout mirrors high numbers statewide
In Racine County, roughly 54 percent of voting-age adults cast ballots in Tuesday’s election, matching the relatively high turnout statewide. The Associated Press has reported that 54.2 percent of the state’s voters turned out for Tuesday’s election, which featured a hotly contested gubernatorial race. Other than the 2012 recall election, […]
First Women’s Resource Center meeting set for next week
The first in a series of community meetings regarding a proposed Women’s Resource Center shelter and program center will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Topper Hall. The meeting will a free informational gathering about The Amanda Healing House – […]
Wanggaard, Vos cruise to victory
Area politicians lead wave of Republican success By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After being ousted in a recall election in 2012 largely over his support of Gov. Walker and Act. 10, former State Sen. Van Wanggaard is headed back to Madison. Wanggaard garnered a clear victory Tuesday evening with nearly 62 […]
Light in the darkness
Street lights in Burlington Monday evening provided the perfect contrast to a beautiful sunset. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Burlington volleyball secures 5th state trip in 6 years
Team hosts Manitowoc Thursday in Green Bay By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Burlington girls volleyball coach Teri Leach has been here before. About a half hour after the Lady Demons’ three-game sweep of Kenosha Tremper in a WIAA Division 1 sectional final Saturday night, after players and fans had […]
New evaluations set for BASD staff
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the state now requiring teachers, principals and assistant principals to be evaluated on a common scale, Assistant Superintendent Connie Zinnen spent more than an hour outlining the process Oct. 27 at the Burlington Area School District School Board meeting. Staff members will be evaluated this […]
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