A Delavan-Darien High School student was taken into custody Friday morning in connection with a social media threat to “shoot up” a school made in the East Troy area Thursday night. Read the full story by clicking here
Sports & Other News
Calling all retired cops and firefighters: You’re wanted for a “Guns and Hoses” event
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Don’t be surprised to feel a heightened sense of security around Waterford next weekend. Dozens (maybe hundreds) of active and retired Waterford and Milwaukee-area police, firefighters and emergency personnel are expected to get together to renew old on-the-job friendships, share stories and make new acquaintances. Village […]
County gives $1 million shove to City Hall project
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Since 2010, Burlington Mayor Bob Miller has been eyeing the possibility of sharing a government building with Racine County – and sharing the cost of construction of that new building. “My goal, and I’ve made no bones about it, is to have a government center in […]
The Marching Broncos are bringing their show to Whitewater
If you go: What: State Marching Band Competition Who: Union Grove High School Marching Band When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 Noon Where: UW-Whitewater Perkins Stadium, 910 Schwager Drive, Whitewater, WI 53190 Tickets: $14, adults; $7, senior citizens, children ages 6 through 17 and undergraduate college students. Children ages 5 and […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: You really can’t please everyone
Demons battle Elks with outright SLC title at stake In my 10 years of covering high school sports, I’ve never had a dilemma quite like the one I experienced Friday night. Both Burlington football teams, Burlington and Catholic Central, were in first-place conference matchups. I knew I couldn’t be […]
Why are Catholic Central sports so successful?
Dedicated coaches, parents help beat small-school odds By Mike Moore Sports Correspondent Talent alone can’t explain it. No doubt, the kids who take the field, court, course, or mat for Catholic Central High School generally have as much natural athletic talent as the opponent across from them. But […]
Canine officers help collar criminals — but they need help, too
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Four well-groomed Hungarians with wet noses and pointy ears visited Rivermoor Golf Club in Waterford Saturday, showing off skills they’ve learned in this country, while also raising funds to help with their upkeep. All four work as canine officers with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Anniversary celebration(s) Oct. 26 at Yorkville UMC
Yorkville United Methodist Church will celebrate two anniversaries on Sunday, Oct. 26. The first milestone is the Centennial or 100th anniversary of the Red Brick Church, which was dedicated on Oct. 18, 1914. Part of that 1914 sanctuary is the present chapel with the beautiful stained glass windows. The red […]
Looking like fall
A few straight days of rain didn’t appear to have any affect on the decorations at St. Mary’s Grade School, which had a huge pumpkin and other fall foliage out to decorate the sign advertising the fall dance. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Yik Yak gets big yuck from school officials
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A new social media mobile app is has drawn fire on a national level – and now is getting the boot in Burlington as well. The app, called Yik Yak, has made headlines since earlier this year, but only this week has Burlington High School gotten […]
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