A supporter of improvements to athletic facilities at Burlington Area School District schools has launched an online petition drive to drum up backing for a referendum that – if successful – could secure funding for the upgrades. Kevin Bird, a local youth wrestling coach and parent of a state champion […]
Sports & Other News
New special ed contract proposal making the rounds
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School officials are on the verge of approving a new participation agreement for the Waterford Special Education Cooperative. Their likely move comes as the Waterford Graded School District recently moved forward on the issue after months of contentious debate. Special education has been […]
Wind Lake seeks new volunteers
The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Co. (WLVFC) has a Junior Response Team (JRT) program in place for young adults, ages 14 to 18. Recruitment for the upcoming JRT program is now in progress. The Department is also recruiting for adult EMT and Fire Fighter positions. Members respond to emergencies, as […]
Conflicts of interest addressed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School board members have reviewed their ethics policy for potential conflicts of interest regarding an elected official serving on two school boards. Dan Jensen was elected to serve on the WUHS board in April. At the same time, he is keeping his longtime […]
Procession unites local Catholics
Hispanic ministry brings together local congregations Catholics representing several Burlington-area congregations joined with members of the Hispanic community at St. Charles Borromeo Church last Saturday in a procession that served as a show of unity among local Catholics. The procession, led by the Rev. Sergio Lizama, a priest who ministers […]
Area athletes make finals at Division 1 state track
Making tomorrow’s finals at the WIAA Division 1 state track and field meet: Union Grove’s Cassy Goodrich in the 100, 200 and 400. Waterford’s Jenny Gilbreath in the 400. Burlington’s Mickael Pauly in the 400. Pauly will also run in tomorrow’s 800-meter run.
Hilltoppers bring home four titles from sectional meet
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Catholic Central High School track and field team is going to be busy in La Crosse this weekend. Of the 16 individuals and relays that qualified for last week’s sectional meet, 12 qualified for state out of the Division 3 sectional – held at […]
Updates from the state track and field meet
Here are updates on the performances of local athletes at the WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse on Friday provided by Sports Editor Jennifer Eisenbart. Check back later for additional updates. Division 3 • Catholic Central’s Megan Wadsworth ran into a heavy headwind in the Division 3 […]
Baseball season ends with loss to Westosha
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT One bad inning spelled defeat, and the end of the season, for the Waterford High School baseball team Tuesday. The Wolverine boys, just six outs away from advancing to the regional final, gave up seven runs to Westosha Central in the bottom of the sixth […]
Demons send four individuals to state track
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Four athletes from the Burlington High School track and field squads will be competing in the 2013 Track and Field Championships Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, at UW-La Crosse. For the Demon boys, seniors Mickael Pauly and Max Shenkenberg will be competing in […]
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