Board debates benefits of high-tech instructional table By Standard Press staff After listening to the results of a recent survey of district residents on Monday, the Burlington Area School District Board of Education voted send its plan for spending pandemic relief funds to the state for approval. The action paves […]
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Suspect arrested in stabbing
A 25-year-old man is facing a charge of recklessly endangering safety for allegedly stabbing another man multiple times at a home in Lyons Monday morning. Walworth County Sheriff’s officials said a request for the charge against Andres Lopez Ruiz has been forwarded to the Walworth County District Attorney’s office. […]
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While most people knew the coronavirus pandemic was having a negative effect on students, a local psychologist has firsthand knowledge of the damage to the mental health of children and teens. Dr. David Thompson said his office has a waiting list to treat students who are suffering a variety […]
Incumbents advance in School Board primary
Incumbent School Board members Barry Schmaling and Kevin Bird were the top finishers in Tuesday’s primary election and advance to the April 5 Spring Election. They face a challenge from Ryan Mueller and Aaron Melby, who are seeking terms on the board for the first time. The four are […]
Polls are open for School Board primary
Voters in the Burlington Area School District will trim the field of candidates for School Board from seven to four in today’s primary election. The race, which is the only one on the primary ballot, features incumbents Kevin Bird and Barry Schmaling facing challenges from newcomers Mario Denoto, Tabitha Herbst, […]
BHS wrestlers capture outright SLC championship
Three individual champs help Demons unify title By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent They seem to win at least a share of the Southern Lakes Conference wrestling title each year, but winning the whole darn thing is still rare. The Burlington Demons captured the outright SLC crown Saturday after hosting and winning […]
COVID-19 case numbers drop
Hospitalizations are also down in state, area By Jason Arndt Staff Writer New confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases have continued to decline both locally and statewide in recent weeks, according to the latest numbers from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The state health department, which reported 5,043 confirmed and […]
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It’s tragic whenever a young person is forced to fight cancer. Childhood should be about growing up and loving life – not chemotherapy and hospitals. But that is the reality the Rehberg family is living now in the wake of Nathan Rehberg’s recent leukemia diagnosis. Lest the family become […]
Village ready to move ahead on brewpub
Waterford eyes sale of former fire station to Mobcraft By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The planned transformation of Waterford’s original fire station into a brewpub is back on village officials’ radar, though firm details are still waiting in the wings. The Village Board held a special meeting Jan. 25 to discuss […]
Venue officials rally around Echo Lake
They say retaining the dam eliminates uncertainty for Veterans Terrace By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Veterans Terrace has had a front row seat to incredible sunsets, joyful summer activities like picnics and family fishing outings, prom and homecoming pictures as well as weddings with a breathtaking backdrop of Echo Lake. […]
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