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 […]
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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 […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
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. […]
Dance team wins regional championship
Burlington earns slot at state tournament for seventh straight year By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The sport of dance isn’t just about the ability to make a few moves in rhythm with your teammates. It’s much more psychological than that. So when the Burlington Dance team won regionals last year – […]
It’s a ‘game-changer’
Mayor touts plan to schedule referendum By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty called a recent decision by the state Department of Natural Resources to allow the city some flexibility in its decision on the future of the Echo Lake dam “a gift.” “The DNR gave us […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While there is a clear division among Burlington residents concerning the future of the Echo Lake dam, it appears people on both sides of the debate support a plan to send the issue a referendum in November. Members of the Common Council discussed the possibility Tuesday in light of […]
Apply now; decide later
City can seek state grant now and still change course of Echo Lake dam project in future, officials say The members of the Burlington Common Council are scheduled Tuesday to discuss a proposal that could buy officials some time to refine or even change their decision regarding the future of […]
Village preps for ATV vote
Union Grove plans FAQ for upcoming referendum By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the weeks ahead, Union Grove officials will detail the three separate advisory questions related to recreational vehicles that will be placed on the April ballot through a series of outreach and communication efforts. Village Administrator Mike Hawes outlined […]