But officials don’t have plans to address unsightly problem By Jason Arndt Editor An algae bloom on Echo Lake in the mill pond area between Echo Park and Rice’s Liquor store along Milwaukee Avenue in Burlington has city officials on alert, but hasn’t prompted any action. City staff, who attributed […]
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Gravel pit issue shakes up town board
Chairman resigns, former supervisor named successor in Spring Prairie By Jason Arndt Editor The Spring Prairie Town Board appointed former supervisor Thomas C. Bolfert as its new chairman following a special board meeting Tuesday. Bolfert, who served as supervisor from 2011 until he lost in last April’s election, replaces Don […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Those who’ve passed Burlington’s Echo Lake in the past week or so would’ve been hard-pressed not to notice the build up of algae in the mill pond area of the lake. The algae bloom, according to local officials, is likely the result of excessive runoff from heavy rain and […]
Sweating out the vetoes
Officials worry about impact on local roads, prosecutor’s office By Jason Arndt Editor While the new state budget bolstered road funding, some area lawmakers had concerns about how the new revenue will be allocated, after Gov. Tony Evers vetoed some provisions approved by the state legislature. Evers, who issued 78 […]
The heat is on
Competitors play a bag-toss tournament amid intense heat, including high humidity, and occasional rain showers during the annual Burlington Firefighter’s dance at Echo Park on July 4. Featured band Lunchmoney Bullies kept the crowd entertained. Other event highlights included a bag-toss tournament, raffles, beverages and food prepared and served by […]
Overturned semi spills fuel, closes Burlington bypass
An overturned semi-tractor and trailer leaking as much as 50 gallons of fuel caused a nearly four-hour closure of the Burlington bypass on Friday morning. Authorities have cited the Illinois woman responsible for the crash. Investigators from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office said the 36-year-old Waukegan woman, who reportedly suffered […]
Singin’ the blues in Echo Park
Blues Disciples to play B-Town Sounds concert series Thursday The Milwaukee-based Blues Disciples are scheduled to play the third installment of the B-Town Sounds summer concert series at Echo Park in downtown Burlington Thursday, July 11. The free show is slated begin at 6:30 p.m. and run to 8:30 p.m. […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Whenever a state budget is finalized, legislators on both sides of the aisle crank out press releases taking credit for the good and placing blame for the bad based on their political view. With last week’s signing of the biennial state budget by Gov. Tony Evers, we take a […]
Smiling in the face of adversity
Tiedt driven to make a difference in and out of the classroom By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Re-wiring the mind. Burlington High School 2019 Outstanding Senior Malik Tiedt said it’s the only way he crawled out of a dark hole of anxiety and depression. Growing up, Tiedt, the third of five […]
Catholic Central’s Outstanding Senior driven to excel
Krien shines bright in and out of the classroom By Jason Arndt Editor Jana Krien describes her younger sister, Krista, as a driven leader humbled by her achievements while showing kindness to everyone she meets. Jana Krien, who is four years older than Krista, remembers seeing these traits in Krista […]
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