Retired school teacher is a long-time season ticket holder By Jason Arndt Editor Retired schoolteacher Mark Gruber, of Burlington, almost didn’t attend Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gruber, however, is glad he did after a tape-measure home run by Brewers’ Mike Moustakas won him a new Toyota […]
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Not only did a local man get to see his favorite team win a tight game over a division rival, but the home run that ultimately won the game also won him a new car. Mark Gruber, a retired teacher from the Burlington area, has quite the tale to […]
B-Town Sounds returns Thursday
Party of Ten opens summer outdoor concert series By Jason Arndt Editor B-Town Sounds summer concert series returns to Echo Veterans Memorial Park in Burlington with Party of Ten opening the eighth annual installment on June 13. The free summer concert series presented by B-Town Sounds, a nonprofit organization, started […]
Kivi sentenced to life behind bars
Convicted murderer killed two brothers in drunken rage By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Nathan Kivi, convicted of killing two brothers in Twin Lakes, will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was sentenced in Kenosha County Circuit Court on June 3. Kivi, 26, of Trevor, was found […]
Cemetery Association seeks to save historic landmark
Lacking funds, officials look for community support By Jason Arndt Editor Decades after a former board member embezzled a large sum of cash from the Burlington Cemetery Association’s maintenance fund, the organization still faces ongoing financial struggles, which has left a historic structure near ruin. The historic structure, a shelter/chapel […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The Burlington High School baseball program officially crossed the threshold into dynasty territory this week when the varsity squad qualified for its fourth-straight Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament. The Demons will begin their quest for the state title Tuesday morning when they face Green Bay Preble in the […]
City implements cost share program for trees
Effort is intended to overcome losses due to emerald ash borer By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington residents who had a tree removed on their parkway because of emerald ash borer, an invasive species, can apply for reimbursement if they plant a replacement under a cost share program. The […]
Honoring sacrifice
Burlington American Legion Post representative Robert Kluesendorf, a member of the color guard, listens to the speakers during the Memorial Day observance at Burlington’s Echo Park. The annual observance included a parade, speeches featuring U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and wreath ceremonies in honor of those […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Imagine having a run of good luck at a Milwaukee casino and then cashing out and heading home to Burlington for the evening. But – soon after stepping out of the car in your driveway – a man you’ve never met sticks a gun in your ribs and demands […]
Aquatic Center set to open Saturday
Registrations for memberships, aquatic programs are open for second season at new facility After a record-setting inaugural season, the Burlington Community Aquatic Center is gearing up for the 2019 season with opening day slated for Saturday, June 1. “I’m super excited for the new season,” Aquatic Center Director Jeanne Otter […]
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