BASD hosts open house sessions for district voters By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Area School District residents have a chance to learn more about the district’s Nov. 6 referendum during a series of open house sessions that began this week. The first session was held Tuesday and the […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
In this week’s Standard Press…
School Board members have been working more than a year to craft a referendum that addresses the Burlington Area School District’s facility needs and has a chance to garner approval of local voters on Nov. 6. So what’s in the $43.7 million proposal and how much will it cost […]
Grove officials dig into trash, recycling contract in 2019
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With large-scale deliberations on Union Grove’s 2019 operating budget about to get underway, village officials are in the midst of reviewing the cost and scope of trash and recycling service in the year ahead. As with all municipalities, Union Grove is facing a cost increase for […]
Union Grove golf captures regional championship
By Tim Wester [email protected] Union Grove girls golf coach Eric Swanson has been patiently waiting for his team to put it all together. Swanson finally saw his squad peak at the right time. The Broncos dominated play to win a WIAA Division 1 Racine Case Regional at Ives Grove […]
Waterford Union High School seeks nominations for 1st Athletic Hall of Fame
A high school that is a cherished institution in its community, one that’s served students since 1904, does not have an Athletic Hall of Fame. That oversight is about to be rectified. Waterford Union High School is currently seeking nominations for the inaugural class of its Athletic Hall of […]
PREDICTIONS: Brewers will keep it rolling, Lake Geneva, Union Grove football fighting for playoff lives
Think back to 2011. You had the 96-win Milwaukee Brewers win the National League Division Series, and the Green Bay Packers began the season 9-0 and went on to earn the No. 1 seed with a 15-1 mark. Not to mention the Wisconsin Badgers had a couple guys by […]
Work on new all-abilities playground begins
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For the past several years, Waterford Union High School students have been vigorously fundraising for a new playground designed to serve children of all abilities and skill levels. This week, the heavy lifting on the $100,000 project began taking shape at Whitford Park, 625 N. River […]
Old Glory Relay team passes through Southeast Wisconsin
Students cheer as veterans reroute trip past Burlington High School By Jason Arndt Editor Since Sept. 11, when the Old Glory Relay started at Boston’s Fenway Park, thousands of U.S. Veterans have carried the American Flag, with a mission to make it to San Diego by Veterans Day. The Old […]
Homecoming holler
A Waterford Wolverines fan voices her support for her team Oct. 5 during the homecoming football game at Waterford High School. The Wolverines routed Union Grove to remain in the driver’s seat for the Southern Lakes Conference football championship. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
Former city police officer bound over for trial
Baumhardt is accused of sex assault while on duty By Jason Arndt Editor Former City of Burlington police Sgt. Matt Baumhardt, accused of having sex with an intoxicated woman while on duty, was bound over for trial following his Oct. 3 initial appearance in Racine County Circuit Court. Baumhardt, 30, […]