By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR The preliminary 2014-15 budget for the Burlington Area School District is set. That didn’t happen without one last protest by a member of the BASD School Board Monday night, though. By a 6-1 vote, the board set the budget for the August annual meeting, with a […]
Sports & Other News
State’s No. 1 team topples Catholic Central, season ends
Toppers say goodbye to six seniors By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Heading into last Thursday’s WIAA Division 4 regional final, history was on the Catholic Central baseball team’s side. The Toppers had beaten unbeaten and top-seeded Lake Country Lutheran in all four previous meetings. But this wasn’t the same […]
County not issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples – for now
Racine County officials are waiting on definitive ruling from courts Following advice from the county’s legal counsel, Racine County Clerk Wendy Christenson has not and has no immediate plans to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Instead, county officials intend to wait for a definitive ruling from the courts as […]
Heroin deaths motivate her to act
Local woman creates agency to help deal with drug addiction By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Caught in the judicial system, traveling to hell and back or on a mortician’s slab are the three paths the lives of heroin users take once they try the addictive, all-consuming drug, officials said during […]
Community pool gets bright new look
Now board must decide long-term future or facility By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Visitors to the Burlington Community Pool got a few nice surprises as the pool reopened this year. A new floor, new bathroom and changing room stalls, plus new lights and a freshly-painted ceiling all were put into place […]
Oregon edges Burlington soccer in regional final
Lady Demons say goodbye to 11 seniors By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor OREGON – The Burlington girls soccer team was right there. Despite an hour and a half drive into a hostile environment and a scoreless first half, the Lady Demons had Oregon right where they wanted them Saturday in […]
A spiral to hell on heroin’s highway
Woman is determined to reclaim a normal life after hitting bottom By Annette Newcomb Staff Writer Just hours after giving birth to her first daughter, Eva Lawson knew immediately she liked the way the pain medication made her feel. A lot. “I knew I was addicted to the feeling right […]
Stemper steps up at state golf
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor All his life, Catholic Central junior Jeff Stemper dreamed of playing at the state golf tournament. When he got his chance Monday and Tuesday at University Ridge Golf Course in Verona, the junior got better with each stroke. Stemper followed up an 85 […]
Golf outing, Tiedt benefit enjoy robust community support
Community steps up to help family in need; in memorial to a young golfer By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR On a day where thunderstorms and rain were supposed to make for a soggy afternoon, Saturday turned out to be pretty much perfect for two events seeking to help others. With the […]
Crash claims life of local woman, 24
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR A car crash claimed the life of a 24-year-old Lyons woman in the early morning hours Friday. Danielle Heath, a 2008 graduate of Burlington High School, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Walworth County coroner after she was extricated from her vehicle. According to […]
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