By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent A 17-3 first quarter advantage helped give top-seeded Catholic Central (21-4) a 57-46 victory over second-seeded Black Hawk (19-6) in a WIAA Division 5 regional championship Saturday night. Now, the Toppers move to sectionals, where they will face Central Wisconsin Christian on Thursday […]
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Tenhagen emerges as top candidate for football job
Current DDHS coach starred at Burlington in 1990s By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Former Burlington High School all-state receiver and current coach at Delavan-Darien High School Steve Tenhagen is the leading candidate to become the next head football coach at his alma mater, according to multiple sources outside of […]
Lady Demons notch first playoff victory since ’07
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Two weeks ago, when the Burlington girls basketball team found out it would host a playoff game, coach Mary Parker said the team was poised for a run. Tuesday night’s regional opener at home against Elkhorn proved the first-year coach was on to something. […]
Alley Tally: River City Lanes, Waterford
3/1/14 A League Of Our Own High Game: Brian Wojcik 237 High Series: Brian Wojcik 610 Other High Series: Jay Fennig 544, Harold Lingar 533, Matt Dean 525 Saturday Night Bowling Buddies High Game: Tom Klein 203 High Series: Kent Meier 581 Other High Series: Tom Klein 568, Scott […]
Telecommuting for City Council
City of Burlington employees and aldermen listen as Department of Public Works Supervisor Dan Jensen (left) addresses the Emerald Ash Borer’s presence in Burlington Tuesday. On the white board is the projected image of Alderman Ed Johnson, who attended the meeting via Google Chat. The council recently passed a resolution […]
State asks county to cut back on salt use
Depending on weather, driving could become more treacherous If the winter weather continues at its current pace, drivers in the area and throughout the state can expect travel to become a bit more treacherous in the coming month. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Wednesday issued revised guidelines for salt […]
He asks…she says yes
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It was like a scene out of a movie Friday evening. There, receiving top billing at the Plaza Theater in Burlington, was Ryan Glinos’ heart for all to see. “Emma, will you go to prom with me?” With the permission of his employer Shad Branen, Glinos […]
Open enrollment limitation draws ire from Raymond School parents
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Open enrollment parents at Raymond School District responded Monday night with criticism regarding the Board of Education’s decision in January to place a preliminary freeze on new open enrollment admissions entering the 2014-15 school year. Superintendent Joe Dawidziak explained the […]
All about the arts: CCHS student wins state award
Editor For Catholic Central High School sophomore Sarah March, just getting into the State Scholastic Art Awards show at the Milwaukee Art Museum this year was a challenge. After CCHS teacher Sue Sheldon convinced her to enter a stained-glass piece she created, a combination of delays – including cold-weather school […]
Burlington girls hoops hosts playoff opener Tuesday
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The host Demons utilized an 11-4 fourth quarter to pick up their seventh win of the season Feb. 21, a 38-31 triumph over Delavan-Darien. Burlington senior Ellen Stang, the team’s leading scorer and rebounder, dominated both ends of the floor for 14 points and 15 […]