District officials still seeking responses from public By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Retaining quality teachers was high on the list. But offering instruction in world languages ranked lower. Waterford Graded Superintendent Ed Brzinski hashed over the preliminary results of a recently distributed strategic survey. It was sent to a cross-section of […]
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Haylofters to present ‘A Redneck Christmas’
Musical comedy to run next two weekends The Burlington Haylofters will present “A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas,” a musical comedy, on Dec. 3-5 and 10-12 at the Malt House Theater, 109 N. Main St. Friday and Saturday performances will start at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday shows are […]
Holiday parade set for 6:30 p.m. Friday
City officials will collect donation for Waukesha parade victims Burlington’s annual Christmas parade, “Frozen Fantasy Christmas,” will step off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday in the city’s downtown. This year’s Christmas Tree Lighting in Wehmhoff Square Park will immediately follow the Christmas parade. City of Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty will […]
Speakers say they want to save dam
Most who spoke at meeting favor retaining structure By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington took its first step in receiving community input related to the Echo Lake Dam’s long-term future Tuesday at Veterans Terrace. Peter Riggs, director of public works, said the purpose of Tuesday’s community meeting […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
City of Burlington officials heard directly from the public Tuesday on their views for the future of the Echo Lake dam. The informational meeting was the first of two intended to give officials a better indication of the public’s desire concerning options to improve or remove the dam. Residents […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
As the old saying goes, the devil is in the details. Such is the case with the future of the Echo Lake Dam and Echo Lake itself. Removing the dam or upgrading it to state satisfaction is projected at less than half the cost of what is needed to […]
Sophia’s Promise
Local family aids others affected by juvenile diabetes By Elena Leshok Contributor Sophia Veit is a junior at Waterford Union High School with big dreams. It started as a wish to help others with similar struggles, and today it is a national organization that helps hundreds of children annually. Sophia’s […]
Thank you, vets!
Marty’s Restaurant hosted its 17th annual breakfast for veterans and first responders and their families on Thursday, Nov. 11. Marty’s owners Gonzalo, his wife Mary, and the staff cooked enough scrambled eggs, French toast, biscuits and gravy, ham, sausage, bacon, hash browns, toast, and fresh fruit to serve more […]
Roundabout eyed at dangerous intersection
Crossing at highways 11 and J has seen numerous crashes By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The state Department of Transportation plans to construct a roundabout at a dangerous intersection nestled between the towns of Dover and Burlington on Highway 11, according to local officials. Brian Graziano, Burlington Town Administrator, told […]
Welcome to the neighborhood
Medical helicopter gets warm reception at Burlington base By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Flight for Life emergency helicopter service officially landed in the City of Burlington earlier this month. But on Monday, in front of hundreds of community members, officials from Flight for Life and the City Burlington celebrated the […]
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