By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It’s a sport popularized at graduation parties and beach outings. Volleyball is a game just about anyone can play, but at the high school level it’s divided into boys and girls. Growing up, I remember playing with cousins, boys and girls, on the same teams. […]
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Enjoy Christmas coffee and more
Union Grove United Methodist Church, 906 12th Ave., will host a Christmas coffee, silent auction, goodie and bake sale Saturday, Dec. 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy traditional Christmas music, free admittance, coffee, beverage, popcorn and hot dogs. For details, call 878-1590 or visit [email protected].
Purchase could alter Echo Lake Foods’ local plans
Company buys facility in Indiana, but it’s not known how that will impact rebuilding plans in Burlington By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As reports in The Business Journal surfaced Nov. 27 that Echo Lake Foods had purchased a 95,000-square-foot facility in Indiana, the question in Burlington remains – just what will […]
EXCLUSIVE 1-ON-1: Legendary football coach leaving Big Foot for Beloit Memorial
Wedig excited to lead another program from obscurity to pinnacle By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor WALWORTH – What more can Rodney Wedig do? The Big Foot teacher, who coached the Chiefs football team the past 11 seasons, has a resume at the school reserved for folk lore and how-to coaching […]
On fire
Plaza Theater employee Marie Frederick (left), dressed as “Hunger Games” character Effie Trinket, declares Michael Callahan, dressed as Seneca Crane, the winner of a costume contest for the 8 p.m. sneak peek showing of “Catching Fire” last week. The theater did a costume contest and trivia contest, as well as […]
Waterford girls hoops built to contend for conference crown
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Last season the WIAA women’s basketball state tournament experienced six degrees of Waterford High School. Four different state tournament teams shared the common connection of playing Waterford last season. While that common bond wasn’t kind to the Wolverines, who finished with a 13-10 record […]
Beyond boundaries: Cooperative effort is goal of fire study
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Change is never easy. All parties involved with the now-completed “cooperation” study between the City of Burlington and Town of Burlington fire departments – and the Burlington Area Rescue Squad – acknowledge that. And it’s acknowledged in the study itself. McGrath Consulting Group turned in its […]
Union Grove team to beat in deep Southern Lakes Conference
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The hype is on overload for the Union Grove boys basketball team right now. Picked as the Southern Lakes Conference favorites by the Wisconsin Sports Network’s annual yearbook, the Broncos, equipped with five returning starters, aren’t letting the experts down. With another victory Tuesday […]
Yes, Virginia, Christmas is coming soon to Union Grove
All are invited to attend the Union Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony being held Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m., at Village Square Park. Families can enjoy refreshments and a chance to go home with one of two baskets full of gift items and certificates donated by area businesses. […]
State Supreme Court begins hearing Act 10 case; Dane County judge overruled, unions ready to recertify
By Patricia Bogumil editor The on-again off-again need for Wisconsin teachers to recertify their union representation is back on. On Nov. 21, the Wisconsin Supreme Court lifted a contempt order imposed Oct. 21 by Dane County Circuit Court Judge Juan Colas. […]