Tax tolerance strategy earns 55% of overall vote By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Area School District’s referendum, which was designed from a “tax tolerance” standpoint, resonated best with voters in the City of Burlington, an analysis of the numbers from Tuesday’s election shows. The referendum – seeking […]
Sports & Other News
State champions edition on sale
The Burlington Standard Press’ commemorative state championship edition – honoring the Burlington and Catholic Central volleyball teams – will be available at retail outlets throughout the area on Thursday. The edition features in-depth coverage of the teams’ state tournament victories, pages of photos, and other features on the players and […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
After a three-tiered referendum plan took decisive drubbing in the spring of 2017, officials with the Burlington Area School District examined priorities and began building a new plan to address the district’s facility needs. Only this time, officials decided to first ask how much residents are willing to pay […]
School referendums earn voter approval
Vote totals from today’s midterm election are being tabulated in area county clerk offices and the results of the local races will be posted here as they are received. Remember to refresh your browser often once results start rolling in. For full coverage, see this week’s editions of the Burlington […]
It’s election day
School referenda on ballot with federal, state, county posts Western Racine County voters face a variety of choices for federal, state and county office in today’s election. Polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 8 p.m. Voters can find polling places and other specifics regarding the election by […]
BACK 2 BACK: Burlington repeats as state volleyball champion
Demons claim 4th crown in 8 years By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] GREEN BAY – Teri Little looked like a kid in a candy store Saturday night, exclaiming “Hell yeah!” as she walked to the media room. Burlington High School students, clad in tie-dye, littered with signs and beaming with […]
BREAKING: Burlington Catholic Central wins volleyball state championship
Lady Toppers sweep Clayton, capture sixth gold ball in 13 years, 1st since 2012 By Jason Arndt [email protected] The Catholic Central Hilltoppers approach each volleyball match with a calm and collected attitude, regardless of who they play. Winners of 21 straight entering Saturday’s WIAA Division 4 state championship, the […]
Drug charges issued in wake of fatal road incident
A Burlington man is charged with two drug offenses after a passenger in a car he was driving in April tumbled out of the vehicle and later died. Anthony E. Schmidt, 37, was charged Sept. 12 in Racine County Circuit Court with possession of marijuana, second and subsequent offense; and […]
Burlington hangs on to sweep Waukesha West, will play for 2nd straight state title
Demons tested in third game, advance to state title Saturday at 4 p.m. By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] GREEN BAY – For the fifth time in eight years, the Burlington High School girls volleyball team will play in a state championship match. The Lady Demons ripped through the Wolverines for […]
Walker closes the gap
Governor predicted growing economy would help campaign draw even By Jason Arndt Editor Although Gov. Scott Walker was down by five points in polls back in September, the Republican incumbent said at the time he was confident his campaign could close the gap by focusing on the growing economy and […]
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