Newspapers launch in-depth series on the devastating effect heroin is having in the area From unsuspecting high school students seeking a new buzz at a party, to middle-aged men and women recovering from painful surgery, heroin has become a vortex from which few who try the drug are able to […]
Sports & Other News
Burlington soccer edges Waterford, stays perfect in SLC
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Burlington girls soccer team scratched and clawed its way to a key Southern Lakes Conference victory Tuesday night. Facing rival Waterford on the road, the Demons got two goals from Merin Mundt, including the game-winner in the 63rd minute, to take a […]
Girl who inspired mom’s crusade dies
CDB oil law may be named in Lydia Schaeffer’s honor By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sally Schaeffer is calling Friday and Saturday the “last dance” for her daughter, Lydia. After fighting a successful battle this winter and spring to get Lydia access to cannabidiol (CBD) oil as an alternative treatment for […]
Burlington golfers capture first conference major
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington High School boys golf team achieved a first May 13 in the season’s fourth Southern Lakes Conference Major, held at Brighton Dale Golf Links in Kansasville. The Demons won. Waterford dominated the major format since its inception last season. The Wolverines, the […]
Two veteran teachers fight back against being forced out
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Two 15-year teachers at Waterford High School were recently notified school administration is recommending their employment contracts not be renewed for 2014-15. Each met with the full school board May 7 in a closed, non-public meeting that was not publicly posted according to state Open Meetings […]
Ladwig touts county’s financial condition
County executive delivers annual State of the County address Here is the complete text of the State of the County speech delivered by Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig to the County Board Tuesday evening. Ladwig’s office provided an embargoed copy of his remarks to the media prior to the presentation. […]
City seeks grant for Coffee House expansion
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The current success of The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine could be expanding soon, thanks to a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant program. The City of Burlington Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize the application and grant agreement for a WEDC Community Development […]
Catholic Central baseball enjoys first win streak
By Mike Moore Sports Correspondent Quieted for much of April, the Catholic Central bats regained their pop to start May. After totaling four runs over their previous three games, the Hilltoppers thundered to an 11-run first inning on May 5 against Milwaukee Hamilton. That led to a 14-0 victory in […]
Funnel cloud seen in Monday afternoon storm
Monday afternoon’s severe thunderstorm – which prompted both a severe thunderstorm and tornado warning – had residents of Bohner’s Lake describing a funnel cloud over the area. According to resident Ted Lupella, he followed the funnel cloud up into the area from Richmond, Ill. Another resident in the area […]
Raymond township seeks applicants for openings
The Town of Raymond is accepting ”Volunteer Application Forms” for anyone interested in serving on the town’s Planning Commission. The term of office expires May 2017. The Town is also accepting applications for serving on the town’s Storm Water Utility District. A position on the SWUD recently opened up. […]