The sky over Echo Lake was aflame with fiery hues as the sun set over Burlington on Tuesday evening. The brilliant display – coming on a day when the temperature climbed above 40 degrees for the first time in more than a month – was perhaps a much-needed reward from […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
School districts typically don’t release information regarding disciplinary action against students. But the Burlington Area School District – criticized by some in recent months for its handling of racially charged incidents – took the extraordinary step last week of announcing how it handled a series of incidents that occurred […]
Wolverine wrestlers set for state
Halter, Cherba lead team into tournament By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Waterford Union High School wrestling team will compete with two top-five state place winners Saturday when the Wolverines participate in the WIAA Division 1 Team Wrestling State Tournament at Kaukauna High School. Kaukauna High School is hosting the tournament […]
Committee digs into snow plowing
Village officials explore ways to expedite task By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Should overtime be tapped to expedite snow plowing? What areas of Union Grove should receive top priority after a high-accumulating storm? These were among the questions a village committee hashed over at a recent meeting. After receiving a range […]
Town voters trim list of board candidates
Czaplewski, Fliss advance to April 6 election for Town Board By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Voters in the Town of Burlington advanced supervisor candidates Neal Czaplewski and Brian Fliss to the April 6 Spring Election in Tuesday’s lone local primary race, according to unofficial tallies from the Racine County Clerk’s […]
Hoffman found guilty of Wind Lake murder
New Berlin man changed plea to no contest at hearing this month Troy Hoffman was found guilty of killing Chad Bickler in Wind Lake in late 2019 after changing his plea to no contest in the murder charge against him. Racine County Circuit Court Judge Robert Repischak handed down the […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
It’s been nearly a year since a global coronavirus pandemic was declared and recent trends suggest the number of cases here is on a steady decline. Whether that trend is a function of the usual post-holiday winter hibernation or some other combination of factors remains to be seen. However, with […]
State superintendent race is on primary ballot
Lone local race is for supervisor post in Town of Burlington In addition to one local race, Tuesday’s primary election includes a statewide contest for all Wisconsin voters to trim the candidates for state superintendent of public schools. The lone local primary is for a seat on the Town of […]
Bart leads Waterford gymnasts over Jefferson
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Skyler Bart won three of four individual events and the all-around and led the Waterford Union High School gymnastics team to a 116.550-111.500 Southern Lakes Conference victory Jan. 5 at home against Jefferson. The Wolverines compete Saturday at home in the Southern Lakes Conference Varsity Tournament. […]
Broncos ready for playoff run
Union Grove girls earn top seed in WIAA regional By Tim Wester Correspondent After a dominating regular season, the Union Grove High School girls basketball team turns its attention to playoffs tonight. The Broncos, who are one of the top seeds in the WIAA Division 1 playoffs, host Muskego Friday, […]
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