Broncos go back to the drawing board By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It seemed like every time the Union Grove got an inkling of momentum Friday night, the Burlington Demons answered in resounding fashion. Case in point, late in the second quarter. Union Grove quarterback Nash Wolf hit Ryan Davis on […]
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Toppers shut down rival Pacers
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The Catholic Central football team used some smothering defense to pick up its second win of the season last Friday night at the Topper Bowl. Whereas, the Shoreland Lutheran Pacers weren’t prepared and fell into an early hole, Toppers head coach Tom Aldrich said the strong […]
Football predictions: How ‘bout those Waterford Wolverines, ladies and gentlemen?
Just when you thought the Wilmot Panthers were looking like the team to beat in the SLC, they run into the buzz saw known as Waterford. What was supposed to be a close matchup of two conference contenders turned into a blowout. Waterford was up 27-0 at halftime and rolled […]
Burlington ranks among safest cities in state
Mayor credits police, schools for achieving top-10 rank By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington ranks among the top 10 safest cities in Wisconsin after scoring a favorable safety index. According to online database, backgroundchecks.org, the city’s 0.58 safety index was the eighth best of 81 cities surveyed. Officials […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
It has been nearly 25 years since Burlington had a brewery and that drought is expected to end next year when Tim Sullivan opens a planned craft brewery and taproom in the city’s downtown. Sullivan, a formally educated brewmaster, has the financial backing of his family as he prepares […]
Burlington duo earns state leadership posts
They will help set agenda for Job’s Daughters this year By Jason Arndt Editor When Sarah Korducki and Ashton Campbell were younger, they often followed their older sisters around at Job’s Daughters events in the Burlington area. A decade later, the Burlington duo emerged as statewide youth leaders, with Korducki […]
Richter’s in midst of inventory liquidation
Hours reduced, general discount offered at Burlington store By Jason Arndt Editor Richter’s Marketplace in Burlington began liquidating its inventory and reduced store hours last week, according to the family owners. The store liquidation comes less than two weeks after the owners announced closure of the Burlington store after serving […]
Demons power through early conference slate
By Jason Arndt Editor Playing against the Burlington High School girls volleyball team is never easy, especially with the skills each player possesses, and the Demons showed where they stood in the Southern Lakes Conference in back-to-back matches. The Demons, coming off a four-set win at Union Grove Sept. 5, […]
Waterford girls volleyball bounces back with win at Westosha
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls volleyball team bounced back from a conference opening loss to Elkhorn with a sweep of host Westosha Central Tuesday. The Wolverines, who lost 3-1 to the Elks Sept. 3, defeated the Falcons, 25-18, 25-14, 25-20, to even their Southern Lakes […]
Grove golf rides Roberts’ rapid progression
By Tim Wester Correspondent Not even a month into her varsity golf career, Union Grove freshman Norah Roberts has already left a vivid footprint on varsity competition. Within a week, Roberts’ 38 helped the Broncos post a school record low 168 strokes in their 36 stroke victory over Westosha Central […]