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A passion for service
Andrew Sireno, of Burlington, prepares for a demonstration during his tour of duty...
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A passion for service
Burlington’s Sireno changes military course By Jason Arndt Editor Andrew Sireno’s passion for serving the United States continues even after he left the Army. Sireno, 32, who finished deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, joined the Air Force with hopes of becoming an Explosive Ordinance Disposal team member. “I have always […]
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From the school greenhouse to the kitchen
Agriculture students at Union Grove High School recently delivered the first harvest of lettuce from the school’s greenhouse to the kitchen. Above: Students Adriana DeYong (from left) and Connor Esch have the honor of handing off the lettuce to Brenda Sunderland, food service director. Agriculture students learn about sustainable growing […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
Any veteran, regardless of military branch, has offered a blank check to the United States for the cost of freedom. The blank check, according to veteran Bren Nimke, of Waterford, includes their life. Nimke, the keynote speaker at Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Terrace, spoke of the sacrifice and […]
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WIAA Volleyball: Seib, ‘Toppers head to Division 4 state title match
Catholic Central faces unbeaten Clear Lake Saturday By Jason Arndt Editor Junior Sammie Seib and the Catholic Central Hilltoppers will head to Saturday’s WIAA Division 4 state girls volleyball title match following a four-set win against Hillsboro Friday. The Hilltoppers, who defeated the Tigers, 25-19, 25-13, 22-25, 25-14, received a […]
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‘Jane Doe’ was abused, killed by nurse who took her in, officials allege
Suspect is charged with murder in 20-year-old case By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent The trail may have gone cold, but as Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said Friday morning, the Jane Doe case from 1999 never grew dust. “Over the last 20 years, we have dedicated thousands of investigative hours to […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
Any veteran, regardless of military branch, has offered a blank check to the United...
State volleyball: Again and again
Members of the Burlington High School girls volleyball celebrate during the WIAA...
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Referendum work takes shape
Going forward, projects at high school will be more visible By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Work...
Driver in alleged hit and run left victim at roadside, drove home to watch TV
Man tells investigators he ‘freaked out’ and kept driving The driver of a truck...
Rochester stays with home team
Village stomps out Waterford’s fire-EMS proposal By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Rochester...
Union Grove Area News »
From the school greenhouse to the kitchen
Agriculture students at Union Grove High School recently delivered the first harvest...
‘Jane Doe’ was abused, killed by nurse who took her in, officials allege
Suspect is charged with murder in 20-year-old case By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent The...
Sheriff to reveal victim, suspect in 20-year-old murder case
A composite rendering of the victim in the 1999 Jane Doe case. Racine County Sheriff’s...
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Damon gets his revenge, Demons last team standing
Call it rivalry resentment. Or the relentless will to beat your biggest foe. Whatever you call it, call it a big-time, upset victory for the Burlington Demons over...
Burlington ousts top-seeded Waterford
Burlington quarterback Dalton Damon launches a pass while lineman Charlie Terry blocks Waterford defender Trevor Hancock...
WIAA Volleyball: Seib, ‘Toppers head to Division 4 state title match
Sammie Seib, Makayla Vos, Julia Klein and Lainy Dirksmeyer look towards their supportive Catholic Central student section...
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A passion for service
Burlington’s Sireno changes military course By Jason Arndt Editor Andrew Sireno’s passion for serving the United States continues even after he left the Army. Sireno, 32, who finished deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, joined the Air Force with hopes of becoming an Explosive Ordinance Disposal team member. “I have always […]
Referendum work takes shape
Going forward, projects at high school will be more visible By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Work on all of components of Waterford Union High School’s referendum-funded facilities is underway, district officials announced recently. District Administrator Luke Francois provided the School Board with an update on the referendum projects at a meeting […]
From the school greenhouse to the kitchen
Agriculture students at Union Grove High School recently delivered the first harvest of lettuce from the school’s greenhouse to the kitchen. Above: Students Adriana DeYong (from left) and Connor Esch have the honor of handing off the lettuce to Brenda Sunderland, food service director. Agriculture students learn about sustainable growing […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Any veteran, regardless of military branch, has offered a blank check to the United States for the cost of freedom. The blank check, according to veteran Bren Nimke, of Waterford, includes their life. Nimke, the keynote speaker at Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Terrace, spoke of the sacrifice and […]
ROSEMARY ESSMAN
Rosemary “Rose” Essman, 89 of Waterford, passed away Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Burlington. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, from 3 to 5:45 p.m. at St. Thomas Church, 305 South First Street, Waterford. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 6 p.m. […]
CAROLEE B. VOHS
Carolee B. Vohs, 94, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at Oak Park Place. Carolee was born in Slades Corners on Sept. 28, 1925, to Emil and Alma (nee Bosse) Burmeister. On Sept. 12, 1959, she was united in marriage to Herman C. Vohs at St. John’s […]
JUDITH RAE SCHMIDT
Judith Rae Schmidt, 65, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2019 surrounded by her daughters and sister. She passed away after learning of and battling recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer. Judy was born on March 10, 1954, to Harold and Mona (Scherbarth) Ellertson. Judy was an extremely hard […]
JEANNE M. HOEVET
Jeanne M. Hoevet, forever young, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at the Jefferson Memory care. Jeanne was the daughter of William and Martha (Piepenburg) Kazmaier. She was a graduate of Burlington High School and later married the love of her life, Robert J. Hoevet on April 27 […]
JAMES HARLOW ALBEE
James Harlow Albee, 75, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly in his home surrounded by family on Nov. 6, 2019. Jim was born in August of 1944 to Harlow and Thelma Albee in Abilene, Texas. Jim is survived by his wife of 47 years Paulette; children, David Albee of Waterford, Jeffrey […]
Damon gets his revenge, Demons last team standing
Call it rivalry resentment. Or the relentless will to beat your biggest foe. Whatever you call it, call it a big-time, upset victory for the Burlington Demons over the Waterford Wolverines last Friday, something not a lot of people, including myself, saw coming. A week after allowing only seven points […]
