By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor ELKHORN – The odds were stacked Thursday night. Wrestling on the road without star Josh Bird, the Burlington Demons needed a near-perfect match to knock off Elkhorn, their main rival in the Southern Lakes Conference. Both teams entered undefeated in the league, but after an […]
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Return to Romance at Bong State Rec Area
On Saturday, Feb. 15, “Return to Romance” at Bong State Recreational Area with special someone(s). The Valentine’s event will begin at 7 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. People are welcome to arrive anytime between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Warm someone’s heart by taking a candlelit […]
Meeting set for Ten Club Park area redevelopment
The Village of Waterford is working with the firm GRAEF to develop a preliminary design and cost estimate for redevelopment of the area that consists of the land and buildings in the vicinity of the village Safety Building, the North Second Street Parking lot, the parking lots serving the […]
BBB warns cell phone uses of ‘One Ring’ scam
The Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin is warning cell phone users about a new scam that can result in unauthorized charges appearing on their monthly wireless statement. It’s called the “One Ring” scam because the scammers program computers to send thousands of calls to random cell phone numbers, ring once […]
City forced to ration road salt
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been a bad winter when it comes to road conditions. So bad, in fact, that both the City of Burlington and Racine County are starting to ration use of salt. With a shortage of salt statewide, City of Burlington Director of Public Works Craig Workman […]
Burlington gymnastics slowly returning to full strength
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The front-runners have officially become underdogs. So is the tale of the 2013-14 Burlington-Badger-Wilmot varsity gymnastics squad. Though ranked No. 2 in Division 1 in the first state rankings, this is unfamiliar territory for the Demons. But with a full month left of […]
Burlington girls basketball notches tough road victory
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The star known as Ellen Stang continues to rise. In an otherwise down year for the Burlington girls basketball team in conference play, Stang’s all-around performance helped propel the Lady Demons to a 58-55 win Jan. 24 at Southern Lakes foe Westosha Central. Stang […]
Duck, duck…
This common goldeneye duck surfs the Fox River currents Monday afternoon as steam rolled off the river. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, while the goldeneyes aren’t uncommon in southeast Wisconsin, they do tend to stay more toward Lake Michigan. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Wisconsin Hi-Liter 1/29/14
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Sheriff’s official suffers minor injuries in crash
Collision occurred at intersection of highways 20 and 75 A member of the Racine County Sheriff’s Department command staff suffered minor injuries Tuesday evening when the squad car he was driving was involved in a crash in the Town of Dover. The officer was transported by rescue personnel for treatment, […]