Three local parishes will form cluster under a single pastor, associate By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Three Catholic parishes in the Burlington area will be served by a single pastor and an associate pastor come June under a new leadership plan designed to address the shortage of priests in […]
Sports & Other News
Gesteland steps down as boys volleyball coach after 17 years
Coach started boys volleyball at Burlington High School By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The next Burlington boys volleyball head coach will have enormous shoes to fill. How do you follow a coaching pioneer who led his program to four state tournament appearances, including Division 1 state runner-up in 2012, […]
CBD oil bill signed into law
Burlington family that championed cause stands by and governor signs legislation Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday signed a bill that legalizes the limited use of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat people with seizure disorders. CBD – which has been shown effective against seizures in states where it’s allowed – is derived […]
Union Grove softball survives test from rival Waterford
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The good news for the Union Grove girls softball team is that they are now 2-0 on the early season. The bad news is they are also on track to give what their coach Ryan Boylen describes as heart attacks after blowing leads in […]
City still looking at downtown retail options
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been several years since Burlington began its downtown redevelopment. First came the new parking garage, and with it, the Hampton Inn. What was supposed to follow was a retail development – one with an atrium and central area, one that appeared ready […]
Wilmot names new football coach
By Dan Truttschel SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Students at Wilmot High School returned from spring break this week with thoughts of warm weather and the quickly approaching end of the year filling their heads. However, it won’t be long until football is on the schedule, and when it comes to the […]
Actions have consequences
City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer (left) and Officer Dan Hayes (middle) speak with Emily Mundt, the “drunk driver” in a mock car crash last week at Burlington High School. The program, “Forever Changed” presented by Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, shows students what can happen in […]
Burlington golfers seeking conference title
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington High School boys golf team wants to avoid playing second banana this season. The Demons finished second last season to Southern Lakes Conference foe Waterford on more than one occasion. Burlington finished second in the overall conference standings. The Demons finished second […]
Sign up now for Raymond July 4 parade
The Raymond Community and Business Organization, Inc. is accepting registration for participation in the Raymond Fourth of July Parade. The July 4 festivities will begin with a children’s parade at 12:30 p.m., and the main parade at 1 p.m. People of all ages, businesses, clubs, organizations and churches are […]
Gas prices at high point for 2014
Prices should level off soon, expert says Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.67 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents […]