A group of youngsters play volleyball at St. Mary’s Home and School Association event in Echo Park on Aug. 16. The association sponsors the family-friendly events to bring those involved with the parochial schools together. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)
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Water fights, giant tomatoes, fireworks, ski show
Hometown picnic features all kinds of fun The eighth annual Dover-Kansasville picnic will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, at Eagle Lake County Park. The picnic is put on by the Dover-Kansasville Betterment Committee and starts at noon at the park – located on Church Road between highways 11 and A, […]
Bronco soccer boys aim for best SLC year
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT In his second year as boys soccer head coach, Sean Jung believes the Union Grove High School Bronco boys can get into the win column this fall in Southern Lakes Conference action. In 2012, the Broncos finished 0-9 in the SLC for the second year […]
BHS soccer squad looks to improve
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After finishing fifth in the Southern Lakes Conference one year ago, the Burlington High School boys soccer team hopes to finish considerably higher this fall. “We always believe we can win the conference and this year is no exception,” head coach Phil Molitor said. “If […]
Blue Devils pull off huge upset against undefeated Rage
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor It may be seven straight victories for the Southern Lakes Blue Devils, but it’s that seventh in the string that means the most. The Blue Devils, taking on the Rock County Rage for the second time this year, avenged an earlier loss Saturday by downing […]
Ride, street dance pair up to raise money
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer On Saturday, two different organizations – and two separate fundraisers – will combine to benefit as many people as possible. Starting at 2 p.m., Kindred Health Care and Rehabilitation will hold “Riding for the Memory” – a motorcycle ride throughout southeast Wisconsin. And when riders […]
Dover/Kansasville picnic this weekend
The eighth annual Dover-Kansasville picnic will take place Saturday at Eagle Lake County Park. The picnic is put on by the Dover-Kansasville Betterment Committee and will start at noon at the park – located on Church Road between Highways 11 and A, and just west of Highway 75. Among the […]
Honored guests
Members of the Burlington Little League All-Stars team watch from the stands Saturday as the Burlington Rotary Barons play for the Land ’O Lakes Southwest Division title. The All-Stars, who reached the semifinals of the Great Lakes Regional last week in Indianapolis, were recognized for their accomplishments before the game […]
‘Absolutely’ adds downtown parking signage
Parking can be a pain – even in smaller communities like Waterford. In downtown Waterford, a municipal lot with free parking is located behind properties and businesses on the north side of Main Street, with landscaped pathways between businesses adding a pedestrian-friendly downtown. But many motorists passing through – and […]
Differing views aired on Town sharing with WSD
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Town of Waterford municipal employees could lend a hand on a short-term basis to the separately governed Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 (WSD), following a discussion held at the Town Board’s Aug. 12 meeting. Town Chairman Tom Hincz said he would support clerks Tina […]