Burlington area public schools will shift to an entirely virtual learning format beginning Wednesday and continuing at least through Thanksgiving week this month due to the rapidly rising number of COVID-19 cases in local schools. In a letter sent to parents Monday afternoon, Burlington Area School District officials said […]
Sports & Other News
WIAA Volleyball: Burlington finishes as state runner-up
Burlington High School’s girls volleyball team finished as WIAA Division 1 state runner-up after dropping its title match to Hamilton in four sets Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School. The Demons, who entered the State Tournament unbeaten, advanced to the title match following a three-set sweep of River Falls, […]
WIAA Volleyball: Catholic Central claims second state title in three seasons
The Catholic Central High School girls volleyball team won its second WIAA Division 4 State Championship in three seasons Saturday behind a strong performance from senior Sammie Seib. The second-seeded Hilltoppers, who finished as state runner-up in 2019, returned to the State Tournament hosted by Little Chute High School Saturday […]
Toppers seeking second gold ball in 3 years
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The Burlington area is undefeated in girls volleyball this fall. The 17-0 Burlington Demons have only been topped by the Hilltoppers. Catholic Central improved to 20-0 last weekend with a thrilling five-set victory over Green Bay NEW Lutheran, 19-25,25-21,23-25,25-21,15-9, to win its third WIAA Division […]
Demons ready for different state experience
State tournament has different look, feel during pandemic By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent There won’t be the usual bells and whistles of years past. It won’t be at a large venue with thousands cheering on their favorite players. And it won’t have the grandeur of a statewide spectacle, where all eyes […]
Rochester votes down cell tower
Plan Commission says it is not compatible with the area By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The proposed installation of a 304-foot-high cell tower in rural Rochester has been voted down by a village panel on assertions the would-be structure does not meet each of a 13-point list of prerequisites. After lengthy […]
BASD looks to set tax rate at 10-year low
Influx of state aid allows officials to keep tax levy flat In a year where good news is scarce, the Burlington Area School District recently gave its residents something to look forward to – it’s lowest property tax rate in the past decade. The School Board on Oct. 26 finalized […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While election news has dominated the past week, Burlington has again quietly established itself as the epicenter of the state’s high school volleyball scene. For the third-straight year both Burlington High School and Catholic Central High School will send their girls volleyball teams to the state tournament. And because […]
Area voters turn up the red
Republicans dominate local races for state Assembly By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The effects of a surging global pandemic and a summer of social unrest did little to change the allegiances of voters in the Southern Lakes Area who remained true to their Republican roots in Tuesday’s election. While […]
That way to the voting booth
A poll worker directs a voter Tuesday afternoon at Waterford Village Hall. Short lines were evident at several area polling places Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in a presidential race that could set a record for turnout. Results will likely be posted later than usual Tuesday evening or Wednesday […]
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