Burlington aims for fourth-straight state tournament By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Trey Krause has been here before. Big game. State berth on the line. His team needing a big-time performance. No problem. In spite of struggling with command at times, the Burlington senior lefty dazzled with 12 strikeouts […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
City implements cost share program for trees
Effort is intended to overcome losses due to emerald ash borer By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington residents who had a tree removed on their parkway because of emerald ash borer, an invasive species, can apply for reimbursement if they plant a replacement under a cost share program. The […]
Union Grove sells bonds for Granary project
$1.1 million will be used for infrastructure for downtown redevelopment project By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials have moved forward with plans to sell the $1.1 million in municipal bonds that were taken out early this spring to help shepherd the Granary redevelopment effort underway downtown. The Village Board […]
Man charged for choking, shooting dog
He allegedly provoked dog until it bit him, then killed the animal A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 5 for a Rochester man charged with killing a dog owned by a woman he lived with in retaliation for the dog biting him. Jay Hoppe, 51, made his initial appearance […]
Honoring sacrifice
Burlington American Legion Post representative Robert Kluesendorf, a member of the color guard, listens to the speakers during the Memorial Day observance at Burlington’s Echo Park. The annual observance included a parade, speeches featuring U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and wreath ceremonies in honor of those […]
Making a run at state
Local schools send strong contingent to state track meet By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Nick Webley’s journey is complete – he’s going to state. After breaking his leg during football season, it’s been a long road to recovery for the Burlington High School senior, including grueling rehab and having to sit […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Imagine having a run of good luck at a Milwaukee casino and then cashing out and heading home to Burlington for the evening. But – soon after stepping out of the car in your driveway – a man you’ve never met sticks a gun in your ribs and demands […]
Aquatic Center set to open Saturday
Registrations for memberships, aquatic programs are open for second season at new facility After a record-setting inaugural season, the Burlington Community Aquatic Center is gearing up for the 2019 season with opening day slated for Saturday, June 1. “I’m super excited for the new season,” Aquatic Center Director Jeanne Otter […]
Festival fireworks moved to Saturday
Due to forecasted rain, Burlington ChocolateFest officials have rescheduled the fireworks display originally slated for Friday night to Saturday night. The display is now set for 9 p.m. Saturday over the festival grounds between Milwaukee and Maryland avenues. The fireworks were in jeopardy earlier this year when longtime sponsor […]
Deputy dog ends wild chase
Racine man charged with multiple felonies A Racine man is charged with multiple felonies and suffered a close encounter with a K9 deputy after fleeing from authorities at 95 mph Sunday morning in the Town of Raymond. Anthony Chambliss, 30, is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety, attempting to flee […]
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