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Burlington

Local Catholic schools to become one

Unification plan will roll out over next two years By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington’s two Catholic grade schools have begun the process of unification following the official release last week of a recommendation from a committee that has been studying the proposal the past nine months. St. Charles […]

Burlington

Thunderstruck

Weird weather – rain then snow – made plowing difficult By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Normally a double-digit snowfall in January is just another day in a Wisconsin winter. But, on Monday, the Burlington area experienced unseasonably warm temperatures and thundershowers a few scant hours before getting buried under […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

So was it the rain, thunder, lighting or nine-plus inches of snow that made Tuesday’s road clean up so difficult for Burlington street crews? Get the breakdown on the plowing operation in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. Readers will also find out why Burlington’s two Catholic grade […]

Burlington

City to haul away snow late Wednesday night

Residents, business owners asked to keep vehicles off streets The City of Burlington Department of Public Works is scheduled to remove snow from the city’s downtown area  starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday. City officials request that all cars be removed from the streets indicated in blue on the map below. Parking […]

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Snow day

Thundershowers on Monday evening gave way to several inches of wet, heavy snow early Tuesday morning – snow that closed local schools and made driving treacherous, but coated the landscape in a refreshing mantle of white. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)

Burlington

Duckpin bowling center plan scrapped

Owner abandons project, city moves to revoke liquor license By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A plan to renovate a long vacant property on Milwaukee Avenue into the first duckpin bowling alley in Burlington was scrapped, according to city officials, who told the Common Council Tuesday the owner has abandoned the […]

Burlington

A man for all seasons

Prailes’ community services honored with Rotary’s Humanitarian Award By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Described as someone who steps in even before he’s asked to help, Bob Prailes has left a trail of sweat and kindness in his wake as a volunteer for causes and organizations throughout Burlington. “There isn’t […]

Burlington

A hot time on the cold town

Burlington’s Hot ChocolateFest features activities to celebrate the season Burlington is celebrating all things winter this weekend during the second annual Hot ChocolateFest hosted by the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce. Among the featured events are skating, storytelling, a pond hockey tournament, hot chocolate and chili contests, broomball and a […]

Burlington

The man behind the curtain

Educator, volunteer Kahl to have court named in his honor By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Imagine a Wisconsin Badger lifer calling himself a gopher. That’s the word Ron Kahl uses to describe what he does for the Burlington community. He isn’t the head coach or even the assistant coach. In […]