Superintendent ‘very confident’ in plan for school year By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Following a pattern at Waterford’s K-8 feeder districts, high school officials recently outlined their plans for a “mask optional” start to the school year, which began Sept. 1. Superintendent Luke Francois discussed several aspects of WUHS’ kickoff of […]
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Aquatic Center made a big splash in 2021
Facility had a banner season for attendance By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Jeanne Otter, director of the Burlington Community Aquatic Center, described the 2021 season in one word: Fabulous. The Aquatic Center, which saw limited attendance in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reportedly brought in 46,420 people through Saturday […]
COVID hospitalizations spike in area
Increase is largely among unvaccinated, Advocate Aurora official says By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Advocate Aurora Health on Tuesday reported a sharp increase in hospital admissions for COVID-19 in the last week primarily because of the more infectious delta variant among unvaccinated people. The health care provider, which is the […]
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When COVID-19 shut down most activities in the summer of 2020, the Burlington Community Aquatic Center was one of the few community pools to open in the area. Still, with reduced attendance, people worried what impact the restricted season would have on the non-profit operation’s bottom line. The good […]
Highway C to close for repaving
Racine County Public Works plans to close a stretch of Highway C (Spring Street) in the Village of Yorkville on Monday, Aug. 30, for pavement replacement. The portion of highway, which runs from the Ives Grove intersection with Highway 20 on the east to the Highway 45 intersection on […]
The circus is coming
The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus rolls into Waterford for two performances on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Ten Club Park. Show times are 2 and 4:30 p.m. The circus will be performed under a big top tent. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $8 for seniors and […]
Little League, big results
Two local teams honored for state title game efforts By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Fire trucks blaring sirens roared through downtown Burlington Monday to celebrate the special achievements of two Little League teams. The teams, according to Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty, produced remarkable seasons resulting in state championship appearances in […]
Rice had long history of community service
Former Town Chairman dies at 87 Longtime former Burlington Town Board chairman Ralph Rice died Friday at the age of 87. Rice, a lifelong farmer, was known for his long record of community service, both as a volunteer and an elected official. He served as Town Board Chairman until his […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Just as local parents are finalizing preparations to send their children back to school, COVID cases are rising to levels not seen since last winter. The overriding goal of school officials and parents has been to keep kids in the classroom where the most significant learning can occur. However, […]
A warm welcome for an Olympian
Waterford shooter earned bronze medal in Tokyo By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Waterford’s Maddy Bernau received warm welcome from her hometown Saturday with a parade after she earned a bronze medal in the first-ever Olympic trap mixed team competition during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bernau, a 2016 Waterford Union High […]
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