By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR For Claire and Quinn Turke, the whole world is – at least in their minds – a private personal playground. With parents who enjoy traveling, the Turke family has visited Australia, Indonesia, Russia, Denmark, Finland, France, Sweden and the United Kingdom. It’s no wonder, then, that […]
Sports & Other News
Union Grove’s Miller money in state all-star game
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent It’s one thing to make an all-star game, but it’s another to make a difference. Union Grove High School graduate Ben Miller certainly made a difference for the East All-star team two weeks ago. Miller earned the victory on the mound in the East’s 3-2 […]
Chamber ready to host sidewalk/rummage sales event
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR While summer weather has taken a back seat to fall-type temperatures this week, a Burlington summer tradition starts next week. The annual Burlington Sidewalk Sales and Area Rummage Sales will take place Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26. “It’s coming along very well, actually,” said […]
Neighbor’s complaint stings local bee hobbyist
Neighbor’s complaint stings local bee hobbyist By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Debi Fuller jokes that it may be time to think about changing her first name to Debee. The local beekeeper’s fight to protect and maintain her hobby hives has caused a buzz in the Town of Dover that could swarm […]
Age of schools, changing demographics drive need for BASD study
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR To put the Burlington Area School District school buildings in perspective, look at the old high school, what is now Nettie Karcher Middle School. Gary Olsen, Director of Buildings and Grounds for BASD, said that building was state of the art for its time when it […]
Loss of traffic signs are a good sign of the times
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Sometime in November, expect the (in)famous backed-up three-way stop at First and Main streets in the Village of Waterford to be a thing of the past. “Won’t it be great?!” Village Administrator Rebecca Ewald said Tuesday afternoon. With the demolition Sunday of the former RiverHouse […]
Local soccer enthusiast reflects on epic World Cup trip
A soccer fan’s wildest dream By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The world’s biggest sporting event ended Sunday in grand fashion. With a few minutes remaining in extra time (113th minute), Germany finally found the back of the net and held on for a 1-0 victory over Argentina to win […]
Some question board’s role in reviewing instructional material for bias
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Depending on the point of view, a selection of DVDs donated to Burlington High School by a retiring teacher could be a simple farewell gift – or a sign of dangerous political leanings. Sharon Kelley, a social studies teacher who retired from BHS at the end […]
Beach reopens on Bohners Lake
It’s safe to go back in the water at two beaches on Bohners Lake Officials with the Western Racine County Health Department on Thursday reopened Leach Beach and removed an advisory from the Bohners Lake Public Beach. The water quality at both beaches was listed as “good” following testing on […]
Fourth annual Waterford Balloonfest takes off this weekend
Below are activities scheduled (weather permitting) for the hot air balloon festival in Waterford this weekend, being held on the grounds of Evergreen Elementary School, 817 W. Main St. For more information: www.waterford-wi.org or (262) 534-5911. Friday, July 18 4 p.m. – Event starts 4-9 p.m. – Helicopter rides* 4-8 […]
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