Catholic school merger has goal to honor past, improve future By Jason Arndt Editor Unifying two Catholic grade schools is often a challenging task because each of the schools has longstanding traditions. That was certainly the case in Burlington where the community’s two Catholic schools had long histories woven with […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
To an outsider, merging Burlington’s Catholic grade schools makes sense. However, that doesn’t mean the process was without hurdles. Foremost is the fact that St. Mary Grade School and St. Charles Grade School each had a long history that is tied together with a strong rope of school pride. […]
Ex-employee pulls knife while demanding waffles
A Racine man who demanded waffles from a group of employees at Echo Lake Foods in Raymond is charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly swung a knife at one of the men when they failed to meet his demand. Alberto Ramirez Jr. is charged in Racine County Circuit Court […]
Wine added to River’s Edge Art Walk
Annual event set for Oct. 11 in downtown Waterford A wine sampling opportunity has been added to the annual River’s Edge Art Walk scheduled for 4 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Hosted by Absolutely Waterford, a non-profit organization working to promote downtown Waterford, the annual fall event will […]
Haylofters to premiere Edgar Allen Poe tale
Show opens Oct. 10 and runs two weekends By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent Haylofters’ director Megan Schroeder calls this year’s fall show at the Malt House one of the hardest she’s ever done. “It is the most difficult script I’ve ever done,” explained Schroeder, who is at the helm of “Nevermore: […]
Gravel pit proposal still in limbo
Spring Prairie official eyes Oct. 24 for meeting on issue By Jason Arndt Editor A proposed gravel pit in the Town of Spring Prairie remains a lingering issue as Asphalt Contractors, Inc. President Robert Kordus continues to update plans. Since June 27, when the proposal went before the Planning and […]
Run through the wringer
Couple gets through series of medical, personal tragedies with help of family, friends By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief If life was a tag-team wrestling match, Mike and Erin Ramczyk would have tagged out two months ago. The young parents were been beaten into submission by what seemed like an […]
Feel the power
Touch A Truck Wisconsin, launched by Kurk Concrete, celebrated its fifth annual event Saturday on the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove. Kaden Marriott, 5, of Milwaukee, learns how to put out a fire with assistance from Kansasville Assistant Fire Chief Tom Kalbas. For additional photos from the event see […]
LDV in the running for the ‘coolest’ product
Custom specialty vehicle maker in final four of statewide contest By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington-based manufacturer LDV Inc. has advanced to the final four in The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest presented by the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and Johnson Financial Group. LDV, which builds custom vehicles used globally, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Wisconsin is home to some of the coolest products of all time – from Harley Davidson motorcycles to the original light (make that, Lite) beer. So could the specialty vehicles made by LDV in Burlington earn that lofty status? The local maker of custom vehicles, such as mobile police […]
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