Former board president drops out of race By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Voters in the Burlington Area School District will have a chance to cast ballots in a primary election next month after seven residents, including two incumbents, filed for candidacy seeking two seats on the Board of Education. Additionally, […]
Sports & Other News
In this week’s Standard Press…
A Burlington alderman’s attempt to provide another dam removal option for consideration by his colleagues on the City Council appeared to find little traction Tuesday. While the other alderman politely received Shad Branen’s presentation, members of the public were not so kind – including a woman who called the plan […]
Topper boys earn first victory
Catholic Central gets revenge on rival, honors state tourney teams By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With a bunch of champions in the house, the will to win was at an all-time high for the Catholic Central boys basketball team Saturday night. Couple that with the chance to gain revenge on rival […]
Dancing queens
BHS dance team captures third straight conference crown By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Winning conference is becoming a trend with the Burlington High School Dance team. And the funny thing is that up until 2019, the Lady Demons had never even won a Southern Lakes Conference championship. Those days are long […]
Planners OK gun store in former Pharmacy Station
Two planners object to its proximity to school By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The former Pharmacy Station building on South Pine Street in Burlington will serve a new purpose as a gun store under a conditional use permit and site plan application approved Tuesday by the Plan Commission on a […]
Burling to retire as BHS principal
Longtime educator hailed as an advocate for students By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington High School Principal Eric Burling sent his own three children through the school he runs along with thousands of other students he also considers his kids. “He is one of the most loyal, humble, and […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Most people in the Burlington area remember the St. Francis Friary as a place of beauty, peace and history. That’s why it was jarring for many to learn this week that the sprawling complex on Burlington’s north side is at the heart of a proposal that would bring 182 […]
Spelling out a doggone good lie
Chicago man’s tale wins Liar’s Club contest for 2021 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Liars Club has recognized former area resident Gerard Vail as the winner of the 2021 Lie of the Year. Vail, who grew up on the north end of Browns Lake in Burlington, now lives […]
All-AREA FOOTBALL: Mukwonago, Union Grove, lead annual squad
Berghorn, Gnewuch honored as player, coach of the year By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The high school football season was back to normal in 2021 with a full schedule of games and unforgettable Friday Night Lights. The best of those teams and players who produced those memorable moments make up the […]
Union Grove mulls stop sign requests
Officials want more information before making a decision By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Resident-driven requests for stop sign installation at three specific areas of Union Grove prompted a widespread discussion of when and where the red-colored, octagon-shaped markers should be placed within the community. To help bring clarity to some questions, […]
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