Students cheer as veterans reroute trip past Burlington High School By Jason Arndt Editor Since Sept. 11, when the Old Glory Relay started at Boston’s Fenway Park, thousands of U.S. Veterans have carried the American Flag, with a mission to make it to San Diego by Veterans Day. The Old […]
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Homecoming holler
A Waterford Wolverines fan voices her support for her team Oct. 5 during the homecoming football game at Waterford High School. The Wolverines routed Union Grove to remain in the driver’s seat for the Southern Lakes Conference football championship. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
Burlington-area man presumed drowned in Mississippi River
Authorities from multiple agencies are continuing their search efforts Thursday for a Burlington-area man who went missing while boating on the Mississippi River near Cassville, Wis. on Saturday. According to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa, authorities believe the man is John Roe, 56, but deferred further questions to […]
Former city police officer bound over for trial
Baumhardt is accused of sex assault while on duty By Jason Arndt Editor Former City of Burlington police Sgt. Matt Baumhardt, accused of having sex with an intoxicated woman while on duty, was bound over for trial following his Oct. 3 initial appearance in Racine County Circuit Court. Baumhardt, 30, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
With the November election less than five weeks away, the Standard Press has begun profiling candidates in the races that will appear on the ballot. This week’s edition features the candidates for the 21st state Senate District – Republican incumbent Van Wanggaard and Democrat challenger Lori Hawkins. Both candidates […]
Foxconn looms large in county budget address
Delagrave says the county has to ‘get this right’ The ongoing impact of Foxconn dominated Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave’s annual budget address Tuesday as the massive construction project in Mount Pleasant continues to send ripples of opportunity and concern throughout the county. He said the impact of Foxconn – […]
County executive to host listening session Wednesday
Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave will host his monthly listening session on Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Village of Waterford. The session is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Waterford Village Hall, 123 N. River St. Area residents are invited to speak with Delagrave on any county-related topic. […]
A joyful ‘Noise’
Haylofters’ play offers comedic peek behind the curtain By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Haylofters will present a play within a play this month when the Burlington community theater stages “Noises Off.” The play, which is slated for an eight-show run Oct. 11 through 14 and 18 through 21, […]
Burlington to consider joining dark store tax battle
By Jason Arndt Editor Whenever big box retailers such as Walmart use the dark store loophole to avoid paying higher taxes, residents and small businesses pay the price, which has caused most state municipalities to urge lawmakers to stop the practice. The City of Burlington, which has not experienced any […]
Dance of the Demons
The Burlington High School dance team performs its pep routine with senior boys during the Sept. 28 Homecoming pep assembly. Dance coach Ashley Schilleman said the routine has been an annual tradition at the school. (Photo by Jason Arndt)
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