Toppers win first two MCC games By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] 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 […]
Sports & Other News
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 […]
Waterford basketball picks up first victory
By Chris Bennett [email protected] A scoring drought of more than four minutes led to a loss for the Waterford Union High School boys basketball team Nov. 30 in a non-conference game at Greendale. The Wolverines notched their first win of the season Nov. 27 in a non-conference game at home […]
Junior power: Catholic Central seeks advancement up loaded Metro Classic ladder
Wright, Pum lead the way for the Toppers By Andrew Horschak Correspondent Having a roster with no seniors is usually cause for worry, if not panic. Don’t tell that to Catholic Central boys basketball coach Kyle Scott, though. He sees better things ahead for the Hilltoppers after finishing 4-19 […]
Grove committee reviews village’s 2019 utility budgets
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A Village of Union Grove panel recently reviewed spending plans linked to the village’s three utilities for the year ahead. Members of the village’s Water, Wastewater, Storm Water and Streets Committee combed through the financial documents at a meeting Nov. 19. According to documents in the […]
New middle school eyed for 2021-22
District to start planning process in December By Jason Arndt Editor Following taxpayer approval of a multi-million dollar facilities referendum in early November, the Burlington Area School District looks to begin the planning process on Dec. 10, when the School Board will start putting together a financing plan. As part […]
Grandpa’s legacy: Foulke follows footsteps, has work cut out with young squad
Lady Demons must replace big names By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Two decades ago, Lyle Foulke enjoyed success as the Burlington girls varsity basketball coach. Now, his grandson is taking over the program. It isn’t the ideal situation for the green head coach, who’s in his early twenties and has […]
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