The editorial staff of the Burlington Standard Press compiled and ranked the top 15 news stories of 2020. The complete list appears in the Dec. 31 edition of the newspaper. The top 10 stories, presented in descending order, will appear here: 9. A safe season at the Aquatic Center The […]
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Burlington’s top 10 news stories of 2020
The editorial staff of the Burlington Standard Press compiled and ranked the top 15 news stories of 2020. The complete list appears in the Dec. 31 edition of the newspaper. The top 10 stories, presented in descending order, will appear here: 10. Spooky City and Christmas parade canceled Two of […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
So long, 2020, you’ve left an indelible mark on local history, and for that you’ll long be remembered. But you won’t be missed. You’ve been host for 365 days to a level of stress and strife that is unprecedented in the lives of most people who call the Burlington […]
WVA has plans to buy shopping center
Warehouse-distribution facility would replace former grocery store By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Wisconsin Vision Associates, of Burlington, has experienced unprecedented growth in recent months even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The longtime contact lens distributor, however, has reportedly run out of space for manufacturing and distribution at its facility at 35263 […]
Christmas cheer
While 2020 was a dismal year by most accounts, Burlington residents did their best to dispel the darkness with brightly decorated homes for the holiday season. The true meaning of Christmas is reflected in the Nativity scene on the historic truss bridge at the Roger Bieneman residence along the […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The building that housed the former Richter’s Marketplace grocery store in Burlington’s Pine Crest shopping center has been vacant for more than a year. And despite the hopes of many residents to again have another shopping option, it doesn’t appear any retail proposals are imminent for the vacant space. […]
Man with .262 BAC flees from Burlington police
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 23 for a Burlington man charged with fleeing from police while intoxicated. Mason M. Hudson, 21, was charged Dec. 11 in Racine County Circuit Court with attempting to flee or elude an officer and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, second […]
Santa’s new digs
Chalet open one more weekend in Burlington By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Families have one last chance to visit the new Santa’s Chalet at Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington this weekend, according to Jan Ludtke, Executive Director of the Burlington Area Chamber and Commerce. The Burlington Chamber, which launched a […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Anticipation ran high this week within a pandemic-weary public as the first vaccines for coronavirus were shot into the arms of frontline medical workers. While the use of the vaccine was a milestone to celebrate, local officials are preaching patience when it comes to the rollout of the vaccine. […]
Branen announces run for alderman
Local business owner seeks first district seat By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Shad Branen, owner of Plaza Theater in Burlington, on Monday announced plans to run for a seat on the Burlington Common Council. Branen, who seeks the first district seat, could face incumbent Susan Kott. Branen said he decided […]
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