By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On Friday at 4 p.m. at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Franklin faces its toughest test of the season, Arrowhead. The defending state champions have seven Wisconsin Badger recruits and a state pedigree that’s unmatched. The two will battle for the coveted gold […]
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Burlington woman set to perform with LGSO
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Michelle Niles of Burlington will be joining with 70 members of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra in the first concert of “Horizons,” the 2013-14 season, on Nov. 16, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Community Church in Williams Bay at the intersection of Highway 50 and […]
Youth Options thriving at BHS
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District School Board approved requests for student Youth Options courses Monday night. The approval followed a presentation by Burlington High School Assistant Principal Mike Raether the week before on the fall semester of classes. For the fall semester, there are 39 students […]
Passing the test: Franklin manhandles Mukwonago, advances to second state title game
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor KETTLE MORAINE – Franklin football coach Louis Brown and his staff and players treat Saturday, the day after Friday night games, as their day of rest. A day to relax. One where members of the program focus on family and recharging their batteries. This […]
Gas price decline ended last week in state
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen half a cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.14 yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.21, […]
Nexus offers update on facilities plan
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After authorizing Scherrer-Nexus earlier this fall to pursue a possible facilities upgrade plan, the Burlington Area School District should have its preliminary audit from Nexus Solutions by mid-December. Nexus’ Mike David made a presentation, along with other representatives from Scherrer Construction and Nexus, to the BASD […]
Village winter weather preparations in gear
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Right after the village’s first accumulation of snow of the season hit Union Grove Monday afternoon, Public Works Director Mark Osmundsen confirmed Monday evening at the Village Board’s regular meeting that Union Grove is ready for the winter season. “The […]
Votes near on town tax levy, police contract
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Town of Waterford proposed budget for 2014 is pretty flat and totally balanced – which is how Town Chairman Tom Hincz likes to see it. “We’re in good shape,” Hincz commented Tuesday morning. Highlights of the proposed 2014 budget include: • […]
Local insurance firm merges for growth
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Oldenburg Insurance in Burlington made it official Tuesday afternoon, announcing a planned merger with Ansay & Associates. The Port Washington-based company now has nine offices in the state, but Burlington is the furthest southeast. The company also has locations in West Bend and the Fox Valley/Green […]
Special garden area at high school honors UGUHS veterans
by Julie Rossman Correspondent A small crowd of community members, students and school officials and local dignitaries gathered Monday on the snowy front lawn of Union Grove Union High School, attending a special Veterans Day tribute to honor three graduates who have lost their lives in the line of […]
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