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Time is now to consider serving
Seats on local councils, boards are on April ballot By Jason Arndt Editor Area residents...
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Time is now to consider serving
Seats on local councils, boards are on April ballot By Jason Arndt Editor Area residents seeking seats on local government bodies at different levels can launch their candidacies this week. As of Dec. 1, prospective candidates looking to serve on the Burlington Town Board, Burlington Common Council and Burlington Area […]
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Probable cause found in homicide case
Four defendants are bound over for trial By Jason Arndt Editor Despite objections by their attorneys, four Racine men accused in the Nov. 15 shooting death of Joseph Riley were bound over for trial, which will be before Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason Rossell. Kenosha County Commissioner Loren Keating, […]
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The price is Wright: Game-winner lifts Catholic Central in conference opener
Toppers win first two MCC games By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com Much like his older brother Bailey, Bennett Wright embraces the big moment. The junior point guard demonstrated that in spades Friday night in the Catholic Central boys basketball Metro Classic Conference opener at home. After knocking down a clutch […]
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Burlington’s brush with George Bush
Mayor Hefty remembers late president’s visit By Jason Arndt Editor Before President George Herbert Walker Bush died on Nov. 30, the former Commander-in-Chief made many stops nationally and internationally, including a visit to the City of Burlington 26 years ago. Bush, seeking re-election in 1992, visited Burlington as part of […]
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Hey Santa!
Chloe Watson, 5, and her sister, Clara Watson, 2, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday at the Waterford Library after the tree lighting. The tree lighting ceremony usually follows the Christmas parade, but the parade was postponed a week because of rain. Absolutely Waterford’s 20th annual Winter Wonderland […]
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Probable cause found in homicide case
Four defendants are bound over for trial By Jason Arndt Editor Despite objections...
Burlington’s brush with George Bush
President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara visit Burlington during a campaign...
Waterford Area News »
Waterford’s Christmas parade postponed to Dec. 8
Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way down Main Street in Waterford during a past Christmas...
Board nixes resident’s request for backyard chickens permit
The Village of Waterford has denied a request from a woman who wants to keep chickens...
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The price is Wright: Game-winner lifts Catholic Central in conference opener
Toppers win first two MCC games Bennett Wright slithers his way to a potential game-winning layup last Friday at home in a win over Shoreland Lutheran. (Mike Ramczyk/SLN) By...
Waterford basketball picks up first victory
Sophomore Trevor Hancock goes up strong Nov. 27 at Waterford Union High School. (Rick Benavides/SLN) By Chris Bennett sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com A...
Junior power: Catholic Central seeks advancement up loaded Metro Classic ladder
Wright, Pum lead the way for the Toppers Bennett Wright hit the game-winning 3-pointer and free throw to lift the Toppers...
Sports Check Blog »
5 reasons the Green Bay Packers will win out and make the playoffs
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers cocks back just before firing a game-winning touchdown pass in the 2015 playoffs against the Cowboys at Lambeau Field. (Mike...
Two for the show: Burlington, Catholic Central volleyball attempt to recreate magic of 2011-12
Demons earn 4 seed, Toppers 2 games from 1st title in six years Burlington Demon players hoist their sectional title plaque...
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: And then there were 3
Mukwonago, East Troy, Waterford could all be underdogs Dominic Miller (left) and Tanner Keller celebrate a touchdown earlier...
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RICHARD A. “DICK” FINSTER
Richard A. “Dick” Finster, 82, of Lyons, passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 17, 1936 to Ferdinand and Myrtle (nee Lois) Finster. He spenthis early life in the Burlington and the New Munster areas and graduated from Burlington High School. On […]
Waterford wrestling takes 2nd at Dual tourney
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Wolverines finished second in their first high school wrestling tournament of the season Dec. 1 in the Howard/Manely Duals at East Troy High School. Waterford opened Southern Lakes Conference competition Nov. 29 with a victory at Elkhorn. The Wolverines are […]
Time is now to consider serving
Seats on local councils, boards are on April ballot By Jason Arndt Editor Area residents seeking seats on local government bodies at different levels can launch their candidacies this week. As of Dec. 1, prospective candidates looking to serve on the Burlington Town Board, Burlington Common Council and Burlington Area […]
Probable cause found in homicide case
Four defendants are bound over for trial By Jason Arndt Editor Despite objections by their attorneys, four Racine men accused in the Nov. 15 shooting death of Joseph Riley were bound over for trial, which will be before Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason Rossell. Kenosha County Commissioner Loren Keating, […]
KARLYNE M. BORDSON-CARR
Karlyne M. Bordson-Carr, 82, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Karlyne was born in Madison on March 11, 1936 to Leslie and Margaret (nee Olson) Bordson. She spent her early life in Madison, where she graduated from the Wisconsin Academy in Columbus and Madison […]
The price is Wright: Game-winner lifts Catholic Central in conference opener
Toppers win first two MCC games By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com Much like his older brother Bailey, Bennett Wright embraces the big moment. The junior point guard demonstrated that in spades Friday night in the Catholic Central boys basketball Metro Classic Conference opener at home. After knocking down a clutch […]
Burlington’s brush with George Bush
Mayor Hefty remembers late president’s visit By Jason Arndt Editor Before President George Herbert Walker Bush died on Nov. 30, the former Commander-in-Chief made many stops nationally and internationally, including a visit to the City of Burlington 26 years ago. Bush, seeking re-election in 1992, visited Burlington as part of […]
Hey Santa!
Chloe Watson, 5, and her sister, Clara Watson, 2, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday at the Waterford Library after the tree lighting. The tree lighting ceremony usually follows the Christmas parade, but the parade was postponed a week because of rain. Absolutely Waterford’s 20th annual Winter Wonderland […]
CCHS presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
Students, community come together for retelling of classic tale By Jason Arndt Editor Topper Hall at Catholic Central High School in Burlington is where holiday magic will happen starting 7 p.m. Thursday, when the Catholic Central Theater Association premieres “A Christmas Carol,” which continues through the weekend. The presentation […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
For every local resident who believes he or she has no voice in local government, now is the time have your voice heard. Local offices – ranging from city councils to town and village boards and school boards – will appear on the ballot this spring, which means it’s […]
