Two local teams honored for state title game efforts By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Fire trucks blaring sirens roared through downtown Burlington Monday to celebrate the special achievements of two Little League teams. The teams, according to Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty, produced remarkable seasons resulting in state championship appearances in […]
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Rice had long history of community service
Former Town Chairman dies at 87 Longtime former Burlington Town Board chairman Ralph Rice died Friday at the age of 87. Rice, a lifelong farmer, was known for his long record of community service, both as a volunteer and an elected official. He served as Town Board Chairman until his […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Just as local parents are finalizing preparations to send their children back to school, COVID cases are rising to levels not seen since last winter. The overriding goal of school officials and parents has been to keep kids in the classroom where the most significant learning can occur. However, […]
Flight for Life eyes local base
But not all are thrilled with prospect of noise from helicopter at Burlington airport By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Flight for Life emergency medical helicopter service looks to expand its operation into the City of Burlington under a series of proposals the Common Council plans to consider in September. The […]
Masks will be optional to start school year in Burlington
But a mandate could be imposed if surge impacts public schools By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Masks will be optional to start the school year in the Burlington Area School District, but administrators will have the discretion to mandate them should pandemic conditions worsen and threaten the district’s ability […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington Area School District Board President Peter Turke described it as “the lesser of two bad options.” He was speaking of the choices the board faced in its decision Tuesday night to make masks optional to start the school year. Imposing a mask mandate would have hacked off a significant […]
Masks will be optional to start school year in Burlington
Burlington Area School District Board of Education voted, 5-2, Tuesday to start the school year with masks optional. District administrators will retain the option impose a mask mandate should a worsening pandemic threaten the district’s ability to hold in-person classes. See full coverage of the decision in this week’s Burlington […]
Clean Sweep is set for Saturday
Event is open to residents in seven area communities By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Residents of seven area communities can dispose of hazardous household waste as well as unwanted appliances and electronics in Saturday’s annual Clean Sweep in Burlington. The event runs from 8 a.m. until noon and is open […]
Festival to feature music workshops for all ages
The music education support organization Music Matters will sponsor a series of workshops Saturday during the Tall Tales Music Festival in downtown Burlington. The organization provides support and funding for music programs in Burlington schools and the greater community. Here’s a look at the schedule of the organization’s sponsored programs […]
Music festival set for return to Burlington
Tall Tales event is back after a pandemic hiatus By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Tall Tales Music Festival in downtown Burlington didn’t happen in 2020 because of COVID-19 concerns. However, after a one-year layoff, organizers will bring back the event for the eighth time on Friday and Saturday, Aug. […]
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