Tickets available now for six-show run By Standard Press staff It has been two years since the last Burlington High School musical production was shut down in the middle of its run due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now the school plans a glorious return to the stage […]
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The debate over the future of the Echo Lake dam has dominated Burlington news for the past year – and will continue to do so until next fall. In that time, the issue has turned neighbor against neighbor. Now city officials seem to agree that a referendum in November […]
Union Groves considers chicken ordinance
Village officials willing to look into allowing backyard birds By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove could be the latest community to consider a backyard chicken ordinance. But a number of steps still need to take place before village officials go full throttle in allowing feathered fowl within the community. Village […]
Balloonfest returning to Waterford
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a three-year absence, Balloonfest is slated to return to Waterford this year in an abbreviated format. Luke Francois, superintendent of the Waterford Union High School district, said the midsummer gala is set to occur for one day — Saturday, July 16 — instead of the […]
Fire on ice
People skate on Echo Lake in downtown Burlington Monday as the setting sun creates a fiery backdrop in the sky above. The city maintains a skating rink on the lake when conditions are favorable. (Photo by Jacqueline Nadolski)
School Board OKs plan to spend relief funds
Board debates benefits of high-tech instructional table By Standard Press staff After listening to the results of a recent survey of district residents on Monday, the Burlington Area School District Board of Education voted send its plan for spending pandemic relief funds to the state for approval. The action paves […]
Suspect arrested in stabbing
A 25-year-old man is facing a charge of recklessly endangering safety for allegedly stabbing another man multiple times at a home in Lyons Monday morning. Walworth County Sheriff’s officials said a request for the charge against Andres Lopez Ruiz has been forwarded to the Walworth County District Attorney’s office. […]
In this week’s Standard Press….
While most people knew the coronavirus pandemic was having a negative effect on students, a local psychologist has firsthand knowledge of the damage to the mental health of children and teens. Dr. David Thompson said his office has a waiting list to treat students who are suffering a variety […]
Incumbents advance in School Board primary
Incumbent School Board members Barry Schmaling and Kevin Bird were the top finishers in Tuesday’s primary election and advance to the April 5 Spring Election. They face a challenge from Ryan Mueller and Aaron Melby, who are seeking terms on the board for the first time. The four are […]
Polls are open for School Board primary
Voters in the Burlington Area School District will trim the field of candidates for School Board from seven to four in today’s primary election. The race, which is the only one on the primary ballot, features incumbents Kevin Bird and Barry Schmaling facing challenges from newcomers Mario Denoto, Tabitha Herbst, […]
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