Big performances highlight first week, who will win in Week 2? It’s something I started when I began covering Burlington sports in 2013, and it has ruffled some feathers but also piqued interest… The one and only prediction column. Every week in the football season, I try to give you […]
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Highway C to close for repaving
Racine County Public Works plans to close a stretch of Highway C (Spring Street) in the Village of Yorkville on Monday, Aug. 30, for pavement replacement. The portion of highway, which runs from the Ives Grove intersection with Highway 20 on the east to the Highway 45 intersection on […]
The circus is coming
The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus rolls into Waterford for two performances on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Ten Club Park. Show times are 2 and 4:30 p.m. The circus will be performed under a big top tent. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $8 for seniors and […]
Little League, big results
Two local teams honored for state title game efforts By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Fire trucks blaring sirens roared through downtown Burlington Monday to celebrate the special achievements of two Little League teams. The teams, according to Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty, produced remarkable seasons resulting in state championship appearances in […]
Broncos scramble to find opponent for Friday
Racine Park pulls out due to COVID concerns; Union Grove to play in Illinois Racine Park High School cancelled its non-conference football game at Union Grove Friday because of reported COVID-19 concerns on the Panthers roster. But the Broncos found another opponent, according to the Union Grove Facebook page, […]
ALL AREA BASEBALL: Victor gets the spoils
Union Grove leads list of players on All-Area team By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The football season may be right around the corner, but believe it or not the high school baseball season didn’t end until July. It was a blessing to have the spring sports season return after being cancelled […]
Rice had long history of community service
Former Town Chairman dies at 87 Longtime former Burlington Town Board chairman Ralph Rice died Friday at the age of 87. Rice, a lifelong farmer, was known for his long record of community service, both as a volunteer and an elected official. He served as Town Board Chairman until his […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Just as local parents are finalizing preparations to send their children back to school, COVID cases are rising to levels not seen since last winter. The overriding goal of school officials and parents has been to keep kids in the classroom where the most significant learning can occur. However, […]
A warm welcome for an Olympian
Waterford shooter earned bronze medal in Tokyo By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Waterford’s Maddy Bernau received warm welcome from her hometown Saturday with a parade after she earned a bronze medal in the first-ever Olympic trap mixed team competition during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bernau, a 2016 Waterford Union High […]
Flight for Life eyes local base
But not all are thrilled with prospect of noise from helicopter at Burlington airport By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Flight for Life emergency medical helicopter service looks to expand its operation into the City of Burlington under a series of proposals the Common Council plans to consider in September. The […]
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