By Jason Arndt Correspondent Inadequate space at Raymond School is one of the areas noted as main issues of concern in a study conducted by architectural firm Eppstein-Uhen of Milwaukee, residents learned at an Oct. 1 community workshop held at the school. Safety issues previously noted, and […]
Sports & Other News
Breaking good: more state aids mean less WGSD taxes
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Late-breaking news arriving Tuesday for the Waterford Graded School District’s 2013-14 budget was most welcome. Tuesday morning, Superintendent Chris Joch learned that WGSD will receive about $107,000 more in state aids than what the state projected in July. As a result, Joch […]
Heiligenthal, tennis girls highlight athletes of the week
Male Athlete of the Week Ben Heiligenthal, Catholic Central The sophomore gunslinger was masterful in the two-minute drill Friday night. In less than a minute, Heiligenthal led his Toppers down the field 45 yards in two pass plays, culminating with a game-winning touchdown pass to Tyler Burzawa with 2 seconds […]
Burlington runners win Fox Trot
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Capturing the top three spots in each race, the Burlington High School cross country teams won the three-team Fox Trot Meet at Wilmot Friday. The Demon girls tallied just 21 points, while the boys had just 24 points. Meta Ehlen, Brittany Ehlen and Ashlyn Barry […]
Children’s best friend
Hannah Spencer poses with Sparky the Fire Dog at last weekend’s City of Burlington Fire Department pancake breakfast. (Submitted photo).
Vote early and often to Celebrate My Drive
Competition is getting fierce but, with community support, Waterford High School could be a contender to win big bucks and even a free concert performed here next spring by recording artist Kelly Clarkson. The high school recently registered in a national teen driver safety campaign presented by State […]
They’re all just ‘Babes in Arms’
Elizabeth Paur (from left), Patty Kempken, Monica Regner, Cheyenne Crawford, Rayni Shin, and Makenzie Ferguson rehearse a scene from Catholic Central High School’s production of “Babes in Arms.” Performances are Oct. 24-27, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday show at 2 p.m. Reserved tickets […]
Citizen reps lose voting power
BASD first eliminates then reinstates committee members with reduced power By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It took more than an hour Monday night for the Burlington Area School District School Board to reach a decision to eliminate citizen representatives on its various committees. Five minutes later, those same representatives were voted […]
Lady Broncos win fourth tournament this season
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Union Grove High School girls’ volleyball team is making tournament success this season look easy. The Broncos won their fourth tournament of the season Oct. 12 in the Shoreland Slam at Shoreland Lutheran High School in Somers. The Broncos also won the […]
FOOTBALL WEEKEND: Demons can salvage winning record, 3-way SLC tie likely
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Burlington’s last desperate attempt at a playoff berth turned ugly in a hurry Friday night. Wilmot set the tone with a five-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the first quarter, and the turnover nightmare began. The Demons finished with four turnovers and missed […]
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