Supt. Peter Smet set to step down after 30-plus years with district By Jason Arndt Editor Peter Smet found more than just a job when he first arrived to the Burlington Area School District to serve as its vocational coordinator in 1988. He discovered a community, where he raised a […]
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Former police sergeant gets 12 months in jail
Baumhardt did not contest sex assault, misconduct charges charge By Jason Arndt Editor Racine County Circuit Court judge Wynne P. Laufenberg said former City of Burlington police Sgt. Matthew Baumhardt was living the American Dream. But, Baumhardt, 31, now of Campbellsport, threw away his career last July, when he sexually […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
An ugly chapter in the history of the City of Burlington Police Department and in the life of a young officer came to a close Monday when a former sergeant was sentenced to 12 months in jail on charges of sexual assault and misconduct. The judge who sentenced Matthew […]
Rockin’ the river
The Jackie Brown Band performs at Waterford River Rhythms on June 6 to open the summer concert series at Waterford’s Village Hall Park. The series continues Thursday, June 20, with a performance by Altered Five Blues Band out of Milwaukee. The quintet won two WAMI Awards in 2018, including Song […]
Liars’ Club introduces a view from above
Establishment unveils more than a balcony By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Liar’s Club tavern started welcoming patrons to its new balcony overlooking the downtown area in May. Carly Hurley, general manager of the second-story tavern, said the new balcony took about four to five months to construct and entered […]
Friday parade to honor local theater programs
BHS, CCHS productions win state Jerry Awards The City of Burlington and Mayor Jeannie Hefty will honor members of the theater programs at Burlington and Catholic Central high schools Friday with a parade and recognition ceremony. Hefty said Tuesday the parade is planned to recognize the members of the respective […]
Brewers blast wins local man a new car
Retired school teacher is a long-time season ticket holder By Jason Arndt Editor Retired schoolteacher Mark Gruber, of Burlington, almost didn’t attend Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gruber, however, is glad he did after a tape-measure home run by Brewers’ Mike Moustakas won him a new Toyota […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Not only did a local man get to see his favorite team win a tight game over a division rival, but the home run that ultimately won the game also won him a new car. Mark Gruber, a retired teacher from the Burlington area, has quite the tale to […]
B-Town Sounds returns Thursday
Party of Ten opens summer outdoor concert series By Jason Arndt Editor B-Town Sounds summer concert series returns to Echo Veterans Memorial Park in Burlington with Party of Ten opening the eighth annual installment on June 13. The free summer concert series presented by B-Town Sounds, a nonprofit organization, started […]
Kivi sentenced to life behind bars
Convicted murderer killed two brothers in drunken rage By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Nathan Kivi, convicted of killing two brothers in Twin Lakes, will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was sentenced in Kenosha County Circuit Court on June 3. Kivi, 26, of Trevor, was found […]
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