Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington has been named one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation in an annual ranking compiled by Truven Health Analytics. The 2014 list, which was released last week, groups hospitals in five categories, including major teaching hospital; teaching hospital; and small, medium and large […]
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Gas prices 30 cents higher than a month ago
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.59 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
City will allow, but pledges to regulate temporary signs
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington has made it easier for businesses to put up temporary signs. Now, the hope is that businesses will actually follow the rules and use the permit process. By unanimous vote – and after four different amendments were approved – the Common Council […]
Let there be light! Dam project serves as a gift and a tribute
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief That glow you will soon see coming from the Echo Lake Dam on the White River in downtown Burlington is a gift and a tribute wrapped in one. The gift, brought to you in part by the Burlington Community Fund, is an attempt to […]
Newspaper to host candidate forum
The Burlington Standard Press will host a public forum for candidates in the April 1 election for the Burlington Area School District Board of Education. The forum is set for Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Avenue. The newspaper has partnered with WIN Media of […]
Tenhagen emerges as top candidate for football job
Current DDHS coach starred at Burlington in 1990s By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Former Burlington High School all-state receiver and current coach at Delavan-Darien High School Steve Tenhagen is the leading candidate to become the next head football coach at his alma mater, according to multiple sources outside of […]
State asks county to cut back on salt use
Depending on weather, driving could become more treacherous If the winter weather continues at its current pace, drivers in the area and throughout the state can expect travel to become a bit more treacherous in the coming month. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Wednesday issued revised guidelines for salt […]
He asks…she says yes
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It was like a scene out of a movie Friday evening. There, receiving top billing at the Plaza Theater in Burlington, was Ryan Glinos’ heart for all to see. “Emma, will you go to prom with me?” With the permission of his employer Shad Branen, Glinos […]
Open enrollment limitation draws ire from Raymond School parents
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Open enrollment parents at Raymond School District responded Monday night with criticism regarding the Board of Education’s decision in January to place a preliminary freeze on new open enrollment admissions entering the 2014-15 school year. Superintendent Joe Dawidziak explained the […]
All about the arts: CCHS student wins state award
Editor For Catholic Central High School sophomore Sarah March, just getting into the State Scholastic Art Awards show at the Milwaukee Art Museum this year was a challenge. After CCHS teacher Sue Sheldon convinced her to enter a stained-glass piece she created, a combination of delays – including cold-weather school […]
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