A status conference is scheduled for March 16 for a Burlington man charged with making online threats to participants of a Jan. 29 demonstration in Racine. Brandon K. Spiller, 35, was charged Feb. 9 in Racine County Circuit Court with making terrorist threats. According to the criminal complaint, a protest […]
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WUHS officials consider creating one-to-one laptop program
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School could soon join its fellow K-8 feeder schools – and scores of other statewide districts – and begin offering issued laptops to each of its students through a gradual rollout process. Superintendent Keith Brandstetter and Principal Dan Foster discussed with WUHS’ School […]
Home show promises a fresh taste of spring
Saturday event also features Chocolate Extravaganza By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce is again offering a chance for people to chase the winter blues and think spring at its annual Home and Garden Show and Chocolate Extravaganza. The 2018 events, which are sponsored by […]
UGHS to stage ‘Oklahoma!’
Run of five performances opens Friday Union Grove High School’s production of the musical “Oklahoma!” boasts a cast and crew of more than 50 student volunteers. Five regular performances of the show will be presented at 7 p.m. March 9, 10, 16 and 17. All tickets are $5 and […]
BASD takes neutral stance on National School Walkout
Students will be subject to regular attendance rules, superintendent says The Burlington Area School District will not organize any activities in recognition of the National School Walkout on March 14 and is taking a neutral approach to the event, which encourages students to walk out of class for 17 minutes […]
An Addams Family musical
Burlington High School show features cast of nearly 100 In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. Nonetheless, this quirky family still has to deal […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The list of candidates for two seats on the Burlington Area School District Board of Education grew by one this week when Laura Freeburn tossed her hat in the ring as a write-in candidate for the April 3 election. In addition to the School Board ballot you’ll see how […]
Longtime staffer loses job in police department reorganization
While difficult, decision best serves taxpayers, official says By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington on Wednesday eliminated an administrative position within its police department leaving a longtime civilian employee without a job. Administrative Services Supervisor Kim Hardesty, who has been with the department more than 34 […]
Montessori program thrives
Education alternative has been in place for 20 years By Alex Johnson Correspondent With more than 60 students enrolled at Dyer Intermediate School and about 120 enrolled at Cooper Elementary School, the Burlington Area School District’s Montessori program offers a style of learning that is applied in businesses such as […]
City reviews protocol for snow removal enforcement
Complaints would go directly to DPW, rather than police dispatchers By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A change in communication protocol related to residents who fail to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in the City of Burlington remains under consideration after a Feb. 21 Committee of the Whole meeting. The […]
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