The Burlington Standard Press will host a public forum for candidates in the April 1 election for the Burlington Area School District Board of Education. The forum is set for Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Avenue. The newspaper has partnered with WIN Media of […]
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Tenhagen emerges as top candidate for football job
Current DDHS coach starred at Burlington in 1990s By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Former Burlington High School all-state receiver and current coach at Delavan-Darien High School Steve Tenhagen is the leading candidate to become the next head football coach at his alma mater, according to multiple sources outside of […]
State asks county to cut back on salt use
Depending on weather, driving could become more treacherous If the winter weather continues at its current pace, drivers in the area and throughout the state can expect travel to become a bit more treacherous in the coming month. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Wednesday issued revised guidelines for salt […]
He asks…she says yes
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It was like a scene out of a movie Friday evening. There, receiving top billing at the Plaza Theater in Burlington, was Ryan Glinos’ heart for all to see. “Emma, will you go to prom with me?” With the permission of his employer Shad Branen, Glinos […]
Open enrollment limitation draws ire from Raymond School parents
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Open enrollment parents at Raymond School District responded Monday night with criticism regarding the Board of Education’s decision in January to place a preliminary freeze on new open enrollment admissions entering the 2014-15 school year. Superintendent Joe Dawidziak explained the […]
All about the arts: CCHS student wins state award
Editor For Catholic Central High School sophomore Sarah March, just getting into the State Scholastic Art Awards show at the Milwaukee Art Museum this year was a challenge. After CCHS teacher Sue Sheldon convinced her to enter a stained-glass piece she created, a combination of delays – including cold-weather school […]
For the differently-abled, finding work takes lots of work
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Like most twenty-somethings, Danyelle Smith, Wind Lake, and Mike Fiorita, Rochester, both age 23, are too bright, sociable and energetic to enjoy being unemployed while living at home after high school graduation. Unlike most twenty-somethings, Danyelle and Mike live with special needs challenges that complicate the […]
When jealousy and ambition collide, it must be ‘Chicago’
BHS drama club to stage larger-than-life musical By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s an ages-old tale, one that’s been told time and time again. A spurned woman, jealous that her lover won’t continue his attentions, acts out violently. But never has the story been told quite like it is in the […]
Rise in gas prices expected to continue
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 8.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.53 yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.44, according […]
Raymond takes action to borrow $1.9 million for school repairs
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Raymond School Board members voted Monday night to approve the first phase of borrowing $1.9 million to improve facility structures. The voter was taken at the board’s Feb. 24 meeting. Its decision was made after School Administrator Joe Dawidziak told attendees there will […]
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