Three of four school boards have said “no” to a request to grant Waterford Graded a three-month extension for giving final notice of its intent to leave the Waterford Special Education Co-operative. Still, all those “no” votes are now somewhat moot, since the actual date for final notice was apparently […]
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Union Grove Area Fund awards grant
Fire and Rescue Department receives $7,500 The Union Grove-Yorkville Fire and Rescue Department is the recipient of a grant from the Union Grove Area Fund. Brian McMahon, U.G. Area Fund Chairman, presented a check for $7,500 to Fire Chief Tom Czerniak on Jan 10. Also attending the presentation was Barb […]
SLIDESHOW: Bishop Donald Hying visits Burlington
Here are photos from the Mass celebrated by Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop Donald Hying Jan. 29 at Catholic Central High School in observance of Catholic Schools Week.
SLIDESHOW: Echo Lake Foods fire
City of Burlington officials finally declared the fire at Echo Lake Foods extinguished at 9 a.m. Friday morning – roughly 39 hours after it began. Below is a slideshow of the fire and aftermath featuring images by Southern Lakes Newspapers Editor in Chief Ed Nadolski. (Note: video may not load […]
Local organizations partner to help fire victims
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Love Inc. Executive Director Bill Schoessling announced Thursday that his agency and Talmer Bank are partnering to set up an account to help victims of Wednesday night’s fire at Echo Lake Foods. Schoessling said an account is set up at Talmer Bank. People can send […]
Hilltoppers upend Waterford in non-conference play
By Bud Milroy SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The 2012-2013 basketball season has been a bumpy ride for the 4-13 (1-11 MCC) Catholic Central boys – full of inconsistency and youthful errors, but with occasional glimpses of excellence. Playing at home in front of a “Grade School Night” crowd, the Hilltoppers turned in […]
Gymnasts post strong score in narrow loss at Spartan Invite
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Looking at it one way, the Burlington Combined gymnastics team lost Saturday’s Spartan Invite title by just .025 to old rival Franklin/Muskego/Whitnall/Oak Creek. But looking at it another way, the squad is getting closer to where it needs to be to win such a close […]
Standouts for the week of Jan. 25, 2013
Male Athlete of the Week Chris Benavides, Waterford Union High School boys basketball: Benavides, along with fellow senior Tanner Hunsucker, picked up the Waterford boys and almost propelled them to victory Saturday. Benavides, in a game of standout performances, outscored everyone, posting a game-best 27 points in Burlington’s 62-60 win […]
Latest fire scene updates: Fire contained; evecuees allowed home
At noon today City of Burlington officials announced that evacuated residents have been allowed back to their homes in the vicinity of Echo Lake Foods. They have been advised to keep their doors and windows closed to prevent smoke infiltration. Among the other noon updates: The fire at Echo Lake […]
BHS to induct three into athletic Wall of Fame
The Burlington High School Athletic Department will be inducting two former student athletes and one coach to the Wall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 starting at 5:15. The class of 2012 includes Jenny (Sliwa) Barry, Lyle Foulke, and Dr. Nick Webber. Jennifer (Sliwa) Barry, class of 1988, participated […]
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