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Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      Tuesday’s election put an end to nearly a year of contentious campaigning and bickering among voters on opposites sides of the political spectrum. While we all are rejoicing that the relentless attack ads have disappeared, we can also pat ourselves on our backs for participating in the process that […]

Burlington

Voters support keeping the dam

  City of Burlington voters on Tuesday supported an advisory referendum that recommends keeping the White River Dam and Echo Lake. Voters were able to choose from two options – No. 1: Remove the dam and restore the natural river stream; or No. 2: Replace the dam and dredge the […]

Union Grove High School

Broncos are headed to state

Grove captures first sectional title in program history By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Union Grove boys volleyball team had a simple mission entering its season – winning a Southern Lakes Conference title. When the Broncos wrapped up the league championship, tying with Wilmot for the best record in the […]

Burlington High School

Another date with state

Demons qualify for tourney ninth consecutive time By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After a couple of intense matches, especially in postseason play, the Burlington High School girls volleyball came out with a renewed focus in a WIAA Division 1 sectional championship meeting with Muskego. The Demons, looking for their ninth […]

Waterford

Lions Club to take lead role in Balloonfest

WUHS superintendent says district needs to step away By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Future iterations of Balloonfest could still take place on Waterford Union High School’s grounds, though the district itself likely will have a more passive role. WUHS Superintendent Luke Francois discussed the high school’s relationship, going forward, with Balloonfest […]

Burlington

Welcome to Spooky City

Downtown Burlington came alive Saturday with candy-seeking costumed characters, coffin races and a host of other activities during the 33rd annual Spooky City event. Here the Aquaducks coffin team gives it their all on the coffin obstacle course. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      After years of planning and debate Burlington residents will have a chance Nov. 8 to vote on the future of the Echo Lake Dam. While the vote is only advisory, it should give local officials the knowledge they need to finally make a decision on the future of the […]

Burlington

BASD reverses open enrollment trend

Full-day 4K, virtual options help keep students in district, officials say By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District in the 2020-21 school year experienced a net loss of 327 students to open enrollment, according to figures from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. While the district accepted […]

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In this week’s Standard Press…

      For 33 years Spooky City has been a downtown Burlington Halloween tradition. The event returns on Saturday bigger than ever, according to organizers. Spooky City is among the top stories in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. Copies of the newspaper are available at local retail outlets […]