Romo documentary premiers at local theater By Jason Arndt Editor Before Tony Romo donned a Demons football jersey, the former Dallas Cowboy quarterback played soccer, which is one of many insights featured in a documentary that follows his life in Burlington. The documentary titled “Now or Never: A Tony Romo […]
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Aquatic Center packs ’em in as temperatures soar By Jason Arndt Editor With temperatures topping out above 90 degrees this week, many people packed the Burlington Community Aquatic Center, where new memberships continue to trickle in daily. According to Pool Director Jeanne Otter, who reported 705 of the 783 total […]
Gravel pit decision postponed
Spring Prairie residents line up in opposition to proposal By Jason Arndt Editor Spring Prairie residents voiced opposition to a proposed gravel pit in the township, even after the Planning and Zoning Commission postponed the decision at a June 27 meeting. Robert Kordus, president of Union Grove-based Asphalt Contractors, Inc., […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
There is no sophomore slump for the Burlington Community Aquatic Center. In its second season the $5 million waterpark is already ahead of the record membership pace set during its inaugural season. And that was before the 90-degree temperatures arrived this week. Editor Jason Arndt reports the Aquatic Center […]
Venetian Fest hits Browns Lake Saturday
Event includes boat parade, ski show, live music, fireworks By Jason Arndt Editor The annual Browns Lake Venetian Fest returns to Fischer Park on Saturday, July 6, and features live music, an Aquaducks water ski show and fireworks. The event opens with a 9 a.m. kayak/canoe/paddleboard excursion. According to organizer […]
July 4 festivities benefit local fire department
Event to feature food, drink, music and fireworks The City of Burlington Fire Department will hold its annual Independence Day dance and fundraiser at Echo Park on July 4. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. with food, drink, games, music and dancing. A bag-toss tournament will begin at 3 p.m. Lunchmoney […]
Jam band Earthmother to play B-Town Sounds Thursday
The second installment of the B-Town Sounds summer outdoor concert series is Thursday, June 27, with a performance by Earthmother. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. and will last about two hours in the bandstand at Echo Park in downtown Burlington. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Imagine if your hobby is to secretly spread happiness and your method of delivery is hiding tiny works of art throughout the community for unsuspecting people to find. That’s the gist of the Kindness Rocks movement, which is developing a growing group of followers and participants in Western Racine […]
Gravel pit eyed for Spring Prairie site
Proposal goes before Plan Commission on Thursday By Jason Arndt Editor A rising demand from area construction projects, including the Foxconn development in Mount Pleasant, have left Southeastern Wisconsin with an increased need for gravel pits. The depleted resource, according to Robert Kordus, president of Union Grove-based Asphalt Contractors, Inc., […]
City approves bid for road, sewer work
Contract comes in at just below $1 million By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Common Council voted unanimously to award a bid for sewer and road repair work to Wanasek Corp., of Burlington, at its June 18 meeting. The repair contract, which will not exceed $982,171, was lower than two […]
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