Athletic facility, PAC campaigns both seeking millions By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The announcement earlier this month that a non-profit group plans to raise between $8 and $15 million to build a performing arts center in the heart of Burlington comes at the same time a similar group is […]
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WINNING LIE: There’s a dog in his lineage
Janesville man named top fibber of 2018 By Jason Arndt Editor Carrying on a nearly 90-year-old tradition, the Burlington Liars Club dubbed Chuck Goldstein, of Janesville, as the biggest fibber for 2018. The contest, according to the Liars Club, has been running annually since 1929 and has gained worldwide attention. […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The announcement this month that a non-profit group plans to raise between $8 and $15 million to build a performing arts center in the heart of Burlington comes at the same time a similar group is ramping up its efforts to raise an estimated $6.5 million for an athletic […]
City OKs another rent-free year at Senior Center
Seniors have more time to develop revenue streams at new facility By Jason Arndt Editor Since the new Burlington Senior Center opened its doors in January 2018, officials have worked diligently to make improvements at the activity hub for seniors, but they need more time to develop revenue streams and […]
Liars’ Club balcony advances
City approves certificate of appropriateness for project By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Common Council granted the Burlington Liars’ Club, 492 N. Pine St., a certificate of appropriateness to alter its building to make way for a proposed balcony at Tuesday’s meeting. The certificate of appropriateness came on a 6-1 […]
Ketterhagen declines to explain resignation
Controversial School Board member abruptly steps away from his post By Jason Arndt Editor Following acceptance of Philip Ketterhagen’s resignation on Monday, the Burlington Area School District Board of Education has started its search to fill his vacancy, according to Superintendent Peter Smet. Ketterhagen, in a Dec. 10 letter addressed […]
Winter market debuts at Mercantile Hall
Monthly event will feature familiar local vendors By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Farmers Market is launching a monthly winter market on Thursday featuring many of the vendors who frequent the organization’s summer market. The inaugural winter market will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While he was a lightning rod for controversy from the moment he was elected to the School Board in 2012, Philip Ketterhagen had the support of voters over the course of six-plus years and four elections. So why did the longtime Burlington Area School District Board of Education member […]
Township OKs slight tax rate increase
Fractional increase comes after years of steady property taxes By Jason Arndt Editor After three years of facing the same property tax rate, Town of Burlington residents will see a small increase for 2019, due to a slight dip in assessed property values. The increase from $2.59 to $2.596 per […]
Aldi looks to expand local store
Plan Commissioners approve addition grocery store By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington Plan Commission approved a site plan application for an expansion of the Aldi grocery store at 2009 Lynch Way on Tuesday. The expansion, according to city consultant Tanya Fonseca, is to accommodate the store’s growth in […]
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