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A tribute to service
State Sen. Van Wanggaard reflects on the time he spent with his father, Herluf, a...
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STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS: Meet the Burlington Demons
Jordann Huisinga, senior Volleyball is: a sport that I am passionate about, and has given me so many unforgettable memories and sisters. We went back to back because: we are a group of hard working girls who know how to compete for what we want. Biggest fear? clowns What […]
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Shooting in Wheatland leaves one dead, another injured
Suspects, both of Racine, arrested at nearby restaurant By Jason Arndt Editor A home invasion in the Town of Wheatland turned deadly Thursday, when two suspects broke through a front door, and opened fire at the four residents inside. One of the four residents returned fire, which left the two […]
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A tribute to service
Speakers hail the sacrifices of military service By Jason Arndt Editor State Sen. Van Wanggaard’s father, a veteran of multiple conflicts, would be 101 years old today. Wanggaard, whose father, Herluf, died in 1997, reflected on his service as the keynote speaker of Monday’s Veterans Day service hosted by the […]
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STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS: Meet the Catholic Central Toppers
Katie Goethal, junior Favorite Movie: Charlie St. Cloud Favorite song: “20 min,” Lil Uzi Favorite athlete: Stephen Curry Volleyball is: An outlet from everyday life and my passion We won state because: never once during the whole season did we doubt our ability to achieve a state title. Every […]
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Murder plot shook community to its core
Officials look back on incident that put Burlington in headlines around the world By Jason Arndt Editor Before sunrise 20 years ago, Mayor Jeannie Hefty remembered waking up to a phone call, which put the City of Burlington on the map for an unfortunate reason. Hefty, in her first tour […]
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Murder plot shook community to its core
Officials look back on incident that put Burlington in headlines around the world By...
In this week’s Standard Press…
It was 20 years ago Friday when a plot to kill staff and students and...
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Elementary school referendum passes
Expansion, renovation plan gains 63% voter support Voters in the Union Grove Elementary...
Grove selects temporary treasurer as busy tax season looms
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A retired Racine County staffer with expertise in finance-related...
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STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS: Meet the Burlington Demons
Jordann Huisinga, senior Volleyball is: a sport that I am passionate about, and has given me so many unforgettable memories and sisters. We went back to back...
STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS: Meet the Catholic Central Toppers
Catholic Central players and coaches pose with their shiny gold ball trophy, signifying a state championship. The Toppers...
TITLETOWN: Burlington, Catholic Central volleyball unite to celebrate state championships
Parade, ceremony at BHS highlight historic titles Members of the Burlington and Catholic Central volleyball teams pose with...
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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 Saturday after beating Westosha Central....
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...
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Waterford marches on, will face longtime nemesis Waukesha West
Wolverines battle the other Wolverines, Waukesha West, in Level 2 Tanner Keller breaks off one of his four touchdown scampers...
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STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS: Meet the Burlington Demons
Jordann Huisinga, senior Volleyball is: a sport that I am passionate about, and has given me so many unforgettable memories and sisters. We went back to back because: we are a group of hard working girls who know how to compete for what we want. Biggest fear? clowns What […]
Shooting in Wheatland leaves one dead, another injured
Suspects, both of Racine, arrested at nearby restaurant By Jason Arndt Editor A home invasion in the Town of Wheatland turned deadly Thursday, when two suspects broke through a front door, and opened fire at the four residents inside. One of the four residents returned fire, which left the two […]
A tribute to service
Speakers hail the sacrifices of military service By Jason Arndt Editor State Sen. Van Wanggaard’s father, a veteran of multiple conflicts, would be 101 years old today. Wanggaard, whose father, Herluf, died in 1997, reflected on his service as the keynote speaker of Monday’s Veterans Day service hosted by the […]
STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS: Meet the Catholic Central Toppers
Katie Goethal, junior Favorite Movie: Charlie St. Cloud Favorite song: “20 min,” Lil Uzi Favorite athlete: Stephen Curry Volleyball is: An outlet from everyday life and my passion We won state because: never once during the whole season did we doubt our ability to achieve a state title. Every […]
Murder plot shook community to its core
Officials look back on incident that put Burlington in headlines around the world By Jason Arndt Editor Before sunrise 20 years ago, Mayor Jeannie Hefty remembered waking up to a phone call, which put the City of Burlington on the map for an unfortunate reason. Hefty, in her first tour […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
It was 20 years ago Friday when a plot to kill staff and students and Burlington High School was discovered, sending shockwaves through the community and putting Burlington in headlines around the world. In the two decades since then, school shootings have become a tragically regular occurrence and have […]
BETTY JANE SCHUCKMAN
Betty Jane Schuckman, 90, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at Pine Brook Pointe. She was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 28, 1928 to Albert and Susan (nee Henk) Kramer. She spent her early life in Milwaukee where she attended West Division High School. On Feb. 15, […]
WLLIAM HENRY MARCELL
William Henry Marcell, 80, went to his heavenly home on Nov. 9, 2018, while holding his beautiful bride’s hand at their home Moorhead, Minn. He spent his last days surrounded by family, love and prayers. Sweet William was born in Chicago on Feb. 4, 1838 (as he liked to […]
BARRY LAWRENCE POCZEKAJ
Barry Lawrence Poczekaj, 64, of Waterford, passed away peacefully in his sleep Nov. 7, 2018. Barry was born to Leonard and Ardis (nee Berendt) Poczekaj on Oct. 16, 1954 in Milwaukee. He was raised and attended school in the St. Francis and Wind Lake areas. Barry worked in the […]
Man charged with having sex with 13-year-old boy
A Burlington man charged with engaging in sex acts with a 13-year-old boy pleaded not guilty to multiple charges during an arraignment Nov. 1. Tyler L. Esposito, 19, was charged Oct. 24 in Racine County Circuit Court with four counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child younger than 16 […]
