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Friday, May 9, 2025
News from the Burlington area
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief That glow you will soon see coming from the Echo Lake Dam on the White River in downtown Burlington is a gift and a tribute wrapped in one. The gift, brought to you in part by the Burlington Community Fund, is an attempt to […]
The Burlington Standard Press will host a public forum for candidates in the April 1 election for the Burlington Area School District Board of Education. The forum is set for Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Avenue. The newspaper has partnered with WIN Media of […]
Current DDHS coach starred at Burlington in 1990s By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Former Burlington High School all-state receiver and current coach at Delavan-Darien High School Steve Tenhagen is the leading candidate to become the next head football coach at his alma mater, according to multiple sources outside of […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It was like a scene out of a movie Friday evening. There, receiving top billing at the Plaza Theater in Burlington, was Ryan Glinos’ heart for all to see. “Emma, will you go to prom with me?” With the permission of his employer Shad Branen, Glinos […]
Editor For Catholic Central High School sophomore Sarah March, just getting into the State Scholastic Art Awards show at the Milwaukee Art Museum this year was a challenge. After CCHS teacher Sue Sheldon convinced her to enter a stained-glass piece she created, a combination of delays – including cold-weather school […]
BHS drama club to stage larger-than-life musical By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s an ages-old tale, one that’s been told time and time again. A spurned woman, jealous that her lover won’t continue his attentions, acts out violently. But never has the story been told quite like it is in the […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Whether or not sponsorship, advertising or donations can help fund new school facilities – for both athletics and beyond – is now officially going to be researched by the Burlington Area School District. After getting direction from the School Board Monday night, Superintendent Peter Smet plans […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As Tony Evers walked into Burlington High School the morning of Feb. 21, he knew he was in for a treat. “It has a great reputation with career and technical education,” said Evers. “Not only with what happens in the school, but with the business community […]
A Burlington resident and business operator is facing numerous felony charges after a search of his business produced far more than tattooing supplies Jan. 27. Charles “Chip” Hinds, the operator of Fat Daddyz Tattoo and Piercing at 841 Milwaukee Avenue, is facing three charges of possession with intent to deliver […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor How do you sum up this winter? Simply put, Director of Public Works Craig Workman has said there’s been more than one snow event – or weather event – every week this winter. “It’s been a long one, that’s for sure,” said Workman. “I don’t remember […]
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