By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Kansasville and Dover residents looking for an answer to Saturday’s loud noise are still waiting for an explanation. Described as an explosion by some and a sonic boom as others, residents near Eagle Lake at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday started phoning 911 regarding an explosion. The […]
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Zombies everywhere … to promote
Students involved in Waterford’s show “Hamlet, Zombie Killer of Denmark” took to the streets Monday to promote the show. The show is tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
On thin ice
ATVs plunge into Eagle Lake; drivers escape without injury By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Kansasville Fire Chief Scott Remer has a simple message for visitors to area lakes right now. Stay off the ice. It’s not safe. The latest example of unsafe ice came Sunday evening, as two ATV riders went […]
In this week’s Standard Press
Pick up a copy of this week’s Burlington Standard Press for coverage of the Burlington Area School District’s decision to provide laptop computers to all students. Also on this week’s front page are stories about two men escaping tragedy when their ATVs plunged into Eagle Lake; changes for the local […]
VIDEO: Remember when Josh Bird won a state wrestling championship?
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Burlington High School senior Josh Bird was the talk of the city last year at this time. Along with Waterford’s Max Fisher, the talented athletes became the first area duo to win state wrestling championships in recent memory. Does anyone know the last time it […]
Burlington dance team enjoys historic journey to state tournament
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Three years ago, Burlington High School teacher Ashley Easterday took over the school’s dance squad despite not having any dance experience. She simply wanted to get involved as a coach in the community and help young girls. From humble beginnings, Easterday helped the team […]
VIDEO: Wisconsin Badgers football recruit Hegeman Tiedt earns first state wrestling berth
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] On Saturday, Feb. 20, Burlington High School senior Hegeman Tiedt gained a measure of redemption. One year after losing at sectionals, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound juggernaut needed less than three minutes to pin his opponent at the New Berlin West High School. Starting Thursday, Tiedt, teammate […]
Cub Scout pancake breakfast set
The Cub Scouts of Pack 373 from Waller School are hosting their 21st annual pancake breakfast with a bake sale and silent auction on Sunday, March 6, from 7 a.m. to noon, at Cross Lutheran Church, 126 Chapel Terrace, Burlington. Funds raised from the pancake breakfast, bake sale, and silent […]
Inspiring others
Accepting awards at Friday night’s Wall of Inspiration ceremony at Burlington High School were (from left): Beth Holloway, Class of 1988; and Mary Alvarez and Bob Rubach, children of honoree Carl Rubach. Also honored were John Holzrichter and Florence Marguerite at the bi-annual ceremony, which recognizes BHS graduates who have […]
Lincoln stature restored in Burlington
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In spite of chilly temperatures and falling snow, a long-time Burlington fixture took up its familiar home Feb. 14. The city’s Abraham Lincoln statue, which had been pulled off its base in an act of vandalism Jan. 31, was put back in its place and welcomed […]
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