Growing economy will help campaign rise above current poll number, he says By Jason Arndt Editor Although Gov. Scott Walker is down by five points in a recent poll, the Republican incumbent believes he can secure re-election if he can debunk the attack ads opposition groups have produced. Walker, who […]
Sports & Other News
In this week’s Standard Press…
Incumbent Gov. Scott Walker said he’s is fully aware that he’s trailing challenger Tony Evers in recent polls. He’s also convinced conditions are right to score a comeback victory on election night. The Republican governor points to Sen. Ron Johnson’s 2016 come-from-behind win over Russ Feingold as the roadmap. […]
Waterford soccer makes history with victory over Delavan-Darien
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School boys soccer team closed a streak of nine matches in two weeks with a win over one of the state’s better teams. The Wolverines beat Delavan-Darien 2-1 Sept. 15 in the third-place match of the Dillett Memorial Invitational at […]
Friday Night Lights takes on different meaning as football teams honor severely injured student
Michael Lois fresh in minds of entire conference By Chris Bennett Correspondent ([email protected]) The Sept. 21 Southern Lakes Conference matchup between Elkhorn Area and Waterford Union high schools lacked the feeling of raucous, innocent fun associated with the bright lights of football on a fall Friday night. The contest […]
Defense sparks rally after Webley carted off field in Burlington football victory
Senior captain, star receiver suffers broken leg, defense steps up to dominate Falcons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] On a somber night where the Southern Lakes Conference football community honored an injured player, the Burlington Demons dealt with an injury of their own. A 24-0 victory over Westosha Central […]
What’s in a name? Union Grove sophomore has the game to match movie star name
Bronco offense flourishing under first-year starter By Tim Wester [email protected] The character John Forbes Nash Jr, played by Russell Crowe in the critically acclaimed 2001 movie “A Beautiful Mind,” was a mathematical prodigy that triumphed over tragedy to finally win the Nobel Prize late in life. Crowe’s masterful portrayal […]
Youth football teams to face off for charity
By Chris Bennett Correspondent There’s going to be a war in Waterford on Saturday, and Lorma Wendt will emerge victorious. Waterford Youth Football will have its annual Dave Hanson Memorial Civil War charity game at 7 p.m. Saturday at Waterford Union High School. Gates open at 6 p.m. Hanson, the […]
A century in the making
Time capsule from former teachers school unveiled By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In 1918, area newspapers urged officials and residents to arrive at the Racine-Kenosha Joint County Training School for Teachers in Union Grove, where members planned to lay a cornerstone time capsule on Sept. 4. The weather, according to […]
Town awaits answers on incorporation study
Group could reveal some costs, options next month By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A grassroots group of interested residents in the Town of Burlington has explored the feasibility of incorporating into a village since April and could reveal some answers in October, according to a town official. “We are hoping […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS WEEK 6: It’s OK, I’m just a substitute teacher
For those of you that don’t know, I’m a substitute teacher. And a journalist. A dad, a brother and a son. Lately, the universe has pulled me in many different directions and asked me to wear whatever hat best suits that situation. Take Monday and Tuesday. With Coraline Rose […]
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