It was a little more than 30 years ago that Kerry O’Brien-Krueger vanished from her Burlington home without a trace. The 31-year-old wife and mother of a 3-year-old daughter hasn’t been heard from since. Was it foul play? Did she sneak off and start a new life? Theories abound, […]
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City explores its new brand proposal
Current effort focuses on ‘City of Trails’ By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington has been known as Chocolate City since ChocolateFest started more than three decades ago. While many questions remain, the city could transform itself as a “City of Trails” under a rebranding effort that is […]
Commission endorses plan to subdivide monastery site
City Council could clear way for development at little-used property By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Franciscan Friars have seen dwindling numbers in recent years and face the daunting task of managing little-used properties both locally and nationwide. With an uncertain future, other Franciscan groups in the state have sold […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The sprawling grounds of the St. Francis Friary in Burlington are both beautiful and heartbreaking. Decades ago when the monastery was filled with friars, the picturesque property was meticulously maintained. The peaceful grottos and shrines scattered about the grounds served as a source of inspiration for visitors as well […]
Area’s state parks forced to close
Governor orders 40 parks to close to promote social distancing At a time when outdoor recreation is needed more than ever, 40 of Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreational areas have been ordered to close – victims of their own popularity. Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday directed the Department of […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
With scenes that would have been right at home in a science fiction movie, voters on Tuesday braved the threat of coronavirus to cast ballots processed in many cases by poll workers in full protective garb – gowns, gloves, masks and face shields. It was an election unlike any […]
City Council to go online Wednesday
Residents can monitor meeting by computer or phone By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Common Council plans to take its business online to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 Wednesday and residents can check in using online platform Zoom. According to the council agenda, residents looking to attend the meeting […]
Could it be the end of ChocolateFest as we know it?
IN MY OPINION By Chris Bennett Correspondent The dedicated volunteers who run ChocolateFest are getting a free Memorial Day weekend for the first time in years. Bil Scherrer admits he doesn’t know what he’ll do. Scherrer is the president of the volunteer board that runs the festival, and has served […]
It’s all online
Students, families adjusting to virtual instruction By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Area School District is among hundreds of districts in the country still navigating through virtual learning with schools shut down to stem the spread of coronavirus. Barb Berezowitz, a Karcher Middle School teacher, said BASD quickly adapted to […]
Man charged for threatening to ‘shoot up’ workplace
A Burlington man who threatened to “shoot up” his workplace if he caught the coronavirus has been charged with multiple felonies including making terrorist threats and possession of an improvised explosive device. Jakob J. Stolp, 37, was charged Thursday with the above offenses in addition to possession of marijuana (second […]