By Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent The Burlington wrestling team had no problems with Wilmot Union on the road last Thursday in a Southern Lakes Conference dual match to close out the year. The Demons won 12 of their 14 matches in a 61-6 team win. They are the […]
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Election filing deadline nears with few races on horizon
City will have three new aldermen following spring election By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington will have at least two new aldermen, and likely a third, following the April election. Three of the four Common Council incumbents – Ed Johnson, 1st District; Ruth Dawidziak, 2nd District; […]
Making spirits bright
BHS students ring bells to raise money, visit seniors By Alex Johnson Correspondent Raising more than $2,000 in one day, the Burlington High School student group known as DRIVEN went into the community ringing bells for donations and visited Arbor View Senior Living home to bring holiday spirit to the […]
Topper dinner raises nearly $150,000 for school
Annual event supports Catholic Central High School Catholic Central High School raised $146,450 while celebrating its 33rd Annual Topper Dinner and Auction on Dec. 2 at the Veterans Terrace in Burlington. More than 250 guests participated in an evening filled with “Old Hollywood” ambiance, red carpets, champagne and even Oscars, […]
Guess who’s coming to dinner?
Mayor to host family displaced by fire for Christmas dinner By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty is expecting some special guests for Christmas this year. Hefty has invited the family of Robert Glashagel and Roszette Burkhart and their five children to enjoy a holiday meal in […]
Live Nativity is set for 49th year
The English Settlement United Methodist Church will present the 49th annual Christmas in the Barn on Sunday at the John and Cindy Squire Farm at 26715 Church Rd., Burlington. This free living Nativity service features members of the church reenacting the Christmas Story on Christmas Eve. The audience will be […]
City offers severance to departing dispatchers
Two of the five accept other jobs within the city By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two months after the City of Burlington Common Council voted to join Racine County Communications Center for police and fire dispatching, members authorized the final pieces of the puzzle Tuesday, when they approved separation agreements […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The City of Burlington on Tuesday finalized agreements extended to three of their five soon-to-be laid off dispatchers. The trio will receive severance pay commensurate with their years of service to the city. The other two dispatchers have accepted other jobs within the city. That is the lead story in […]
Without a home for the holidays
Community steps up to help family displaced by fire By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A Burlington couple and their five children will spend the holidays in hotel after they were displaced by a fire in their home Dec. 6. The good news, however, is that all seven members – […]
VIDEO: Ice sculptor discusses his project for Burlington’s Ice Festival
Ice sculptor Gary Richter talks about his Dickens-themed sculpture as deadline approaches for the contest held at Burlington’s Wehmhoff Square Saturday. Area residents may view the sculptures at the downtown park as long as weather allows. The sculptures will be illuminated at night. For more photos and coverage of the […]
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