By Patricia Bogumil Editor All four candidates currently serving on a local school board move forward to the April 2 general election, following a primary vote held Tuesday for two positions on the Waterford Union High School (WUHS) Board. Unofficial results at press time Wednesday show both WUHS incumbents advancing, […]
Sports & Other News
Three Wolverine grapplers headed to WIAA state meet
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Of the seven Waterford High School wrestlers who competed at the WIAA Division 1 individual sectional held at Waukesha West Saturday, three successfully advanced to the state championships. Seniors Kody Azarian and Cody Nannemann, plus sophomore Max Fisher, will compete at the WIAA Division 1 […]
Hospital plans expanded services in vacated obstetrics department
Women’s, cancer and cardiac services will be enhanced, Aurora officials say By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials with Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington announced Wednesday they will expand areas of the facility devoted to cancer, women’s health, cardiac and orthopedic care this summer. The changes come on the heels […]
Enshrined at BHS
Burlington High School Athletic Director Eric Plitzuweit (right) introduces the 2013 athletic Wall of Fame inductees at halftime of Friday night’s boys basketball game: (from left) former coach Lyle Foulke, Jenny (Sliwa) Barry and Nick Webber. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Waterford teen escapes attempted abduction as she walks home from school
Search for suspect continues Racine County sheriff’s officials are investigating a report of an attempted abduction of a 15-year-old Waterford High School student. The alleged abduction attempt took place shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday as the girl was walking home after class, according to a press release issued by the […]
Residents can get a glimpse at county transit proposals
Options in five-year plan will be on display for review, comment at local meeting on March 5 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Western Racine County residents are invited to offer their opinions on future public transportation options, including a local shared-ride taxi service and a Burlington-to-Milwaukee commuter bus. Those […]
Record number of BHS wrestlers going to state
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With eight grapplers headed to the WIAA Division 1 Individual State Wrestling Championships, the Burlington High School wrestling squad is sending the most wrestlers the school has ever sent to state. The previous record was set last year with seven. “The kids just put it […]
Gymnasts win fourth straight SLC crown
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor There was little doubt heading into Friday night’s Southern Lakes Conference meet that the Burlington Combined gymnastics team would win the team title. The real question was just how well the team would perform at the meet. Burlington broke numerous meet records and came up […]
Standouts for the week of Feb. 22, 2013
Male Athlete of the Week Kody Azarian, Waterford Union High School wrestling: Entering the weekend ranked in the top three in the state at 120 pounds, Azarian proved he will be a force to be reckoned with at the WIAA Division 1 state tournament by winning the Waukesha West sectional […]
A land to call their own
Gage Nicholson (left) and his brother, Riley, both from Lake Geneva, enjoy the main display Saturday at the All-Star LEGO Show hosted by the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club, Kenosha LEGO Users Group and the Chicago Area LEGO Users Group. The display, at the Abbey Resort in Fontana, featured numerous […]
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