Lacking funds, officials look for community support By Jason Arndt Editor Decades after a former board member embezzled a large sum of cash from the Burlington Cemetery Association’s maintenance fund, the organization still faces ongoing financial struggles, which has left a historic structure near ruin. The historic structure, a shelter/chapel […]
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In this week’s Westine Report…
Broncos baseball team is headed to state It has been 67 years since Union Grove High School has sent its baseball team to the state tournament. That long drought ended Tuesday when the Broncos defeated Greendale and Whitefish Bay in WIAA Division 2 sectional play to earn a berth in […]
Music in the park
Waterford’s River Rhythms concert series opens 13th season Thursday The Waterford River Rhythms summer concert series launches its 13th season Thursday evening with a performance by the Jackie Brown Band. The popular event, which features (with one exceptions) concerts every-other Thursday throughout the summer at Village Hall Park, will include […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The Burlington High School baseball program officially crossed the threshold into dynasty territory this week when the varsity squad qualified for its fourth-straight Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament. The Demons will begin their quest for the state title Tuesday morning when they face Green Bay Preble in the […]
City implements cost share program for trees
Effort is intended to overcome losses due to emerald ash borer By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington residents who had a tree removed on their parkway because of emerald ash borer, an invasive species, can apply for reimbursement if they plant a replacement under a cost share program. The […]
Union Grove sells bonds for Granary project
$1.1 million will be used for infrastructure for downtown redevelopment project By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials have moved forward with plans to sell the $1.1 million in municipal bonds that were taken out early this spring to help shepherd the Granary redevelopment effort underway downtown. The Village Board […]
Man charged for choking, shooting dog
He allegedly provoked dog until it bit him, then killed the animal A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 5 for a Rochester man charged with killing a dog owned by a woman he lived with in retaliation for the dog biting him. Jay Hoppe, 51, made his initial appearance […]
Honoring sacrifice
Burlington American Legion Post representative Robert Kluesendorf, a member of the color guard, listens to the speakers during the Memorial Day observance at Burlington’s Echo Park. The annual observance included a parade, speeches featuring U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and wreath ceremonies in honor of those […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Imagine having a run of good luck at a Milwaukee casino and then cashing out and heading home to Burlington for the evening. But – soon after stepping out of the car in your driveway – a man you’ve never met sticks a gun in your ribs and demands […]
Aquatic Center set to open Saturday
Registrations for memberships, aquatic programs are open for second season at new facility After a record-setting inaugural season, the Burlington Community Aquatic Center is gearing up for the 2019 season with opening day slated for Saturday, June 1. “I’m super excited for the new season,” Aquatic Center Director Jeanne Otter […]
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