Trio allegedly used disguises, bolt cutter, deception An Ohio man with a lengthy record of theft is charged with stealing more than $37,000 in iPhones and iPads from the Burlington Walmart as part of a sophisticated shoplifting operation that employed disguises, a bolt cutter and deception. Racine County prosecutors allege […]
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Musical casts its spell
Editor’s note: Out of concern over the potential spread of the coronavirus, Waterford Union High School has cancelled Saturday’s and Sunday’s scheduled performances of “The 25th Annual Putnman County Spelling Bee.” People who have already purchased tickets for the Saturday and Sunday shows may use them to see the Friday […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The lengths some people will go to in a life of crime is often astounding to people who generally obey the law. Such is the case of an Ohio man charged for allegedly stealing more than $37,000 in electronics from the Burlington Walmart. The case of the shoplifters who […]
A final blow for gravel pit
County Board follows suit and denies proposed mining operation By Jason Arndt Editor The Walworth County Board of Supervisors needed a mere two minutes, if that, Tuesday to agree with the Zoning Agency’s decision to deny a proposed gravel pit in the Town of Spring Prairie. The decision comes after […]
Couple to open distillery
Their plan is to create a gathering space, not another bar By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff When Tammie and Brandon Begotka moved to Waterford 10 years ago, they quickly connected with the community. “In that time we have really been passionate about this community,” Brandon Begotka said. “We’ve created two […]
In the home stretch
Work on the Main Street bridge over the Fox River in downtown Waterford is nearing its conclusion, according to officials with the state Department of Transportation. The bridge is currently slated for completion sometime in April, according to Michael Pyritz, the regional communications manager for the state agency. The […]
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ debuts Friday at BHS
Musical production runs for two weekends By Jason Arndt Editor An overprotective mother’s ruling on a medieval kingdom takes a humorous and zany turn in Burlington High School’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress.” The BHS production, which opens Friday and runs for two weekends, features more than 70 students […]
Wrestling: Halter, Cherba lead Waterford wrestlers at state
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Two Waterford Union High School wrestlers finished their season on the podium at the WIAA Division 1 Individual State Tournament. The state tournament ran from Feb. 26-28 and was held at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Hayden Halter (47-3), a two-time state […]
Wrestling: School record 6 Demons reach podium
Ehlen title, Wallace second place highlight ‘best state tournament’ in program history By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Burlington wrestling head coach Jade Gribble didn’t hesitate to praise his team’s performance at last weekend’s WIAA Individual Wrestling state tournament. Six Demons medaled, or placed in the top six, and two reached their […]
Girls basketball: Broncos bow out in regional final overtime loss
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Broncos certainly knew how to stop Southern Lakes Conference opponent Wilmot during regular season play. Union Grove, which defeated the Panthers in both games, continued its winning ways with a 54-37 route of Wilmot in a Feb. 28 WIAA Division 2 girls basketball regional […]