Donations spur upgrades to science labs as school prepares for 100th anniversary By Jason Arndt Editor Catholic Central High School is moving forward with plans to remodel facilities, upgrade classrooms and enhance technology, all of which will be in place for the 2020-21 school year. The upgrades, according to Principal […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
While the corona virus is getting the lion’s share of media coverage, the flu remains a much bigger threat for residents of Western Racine County. Officials with the Central Racine County Health Department say a flu shot and good hygiene are the best defense as the virus has not […]
Wrestling: Wolverines rule the lower weights at Fort meet
Team notches third behind three 1st place finishes By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Waterford Union High School wrestling team won titles in the lower weights and finished third in the Jan. 25 Terry Kramer Open at Fort Atkinson High School. Waterford wrestled Jan. 30 at home in a Southern Lakes […]
Wrestling: Grove’s Cade Willis finishes first at Highlander Invite
Junior wrestler ‘fired up’ By Jason Arndt Editor Union Grove junior wrestler Cade Willis said his win against Delavan-Darien on Jan. 23 fired up his intensity entering the Highlander Invite at Homestead High School the following day. Cade Willis, top-ranked in Division 1 at 132 pounds by Wisconsin Wrestling Online, […]
CCHS basketball: ‘Toppers shut down Shoreland
Girls fall to Pacers, boys maintain solid standing in MCC By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The Catholic Central boys basketball squad keeps finding ways to win close games. The Hilltoppers hosted Metro Classic Conference rival Shoreland Lutheran Friday, Jan. 24, and were able to hold off a late Pacers rally to […]
Boys basketball: Another record shattered
Not long after girls 3-point record goes down, Berezowitz breaks mark held by Romo, Geiger By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent He wasn’t even feeling well before the game, spiking a fever in warm-ups. But shooting a basketball is something Joey Berezowitz has been doing since he was a young boy, fetching […]
Waterford video effort goes viral
Locals push to get HGTV to do village makeover By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer In just a couple of days, a video project in Waterford has gone viral locally, with more than 1,200 people joining the social media group for the project with videos being produced and sent to HGTV […]
City to consider another rent-free year for seniors
Facility administrator says group is looking to develop revenue streams By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Senior Activity Center could receive another rent-free year pending approval of a lease agreement with the City of Burlington at a Feb. 4 Common Council meeting. According to city officials, the lease agreement remains […]
Wrestling: Demons dominate for 3rd tournament victory
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Twenty-seven teams. Some of the best talent in the state. No problem. Not for these guys. The Burlington wrestling squad continued its season dominance with its third tournament victory of the season Saturday, this time a convincing beat-down at the Highlander Invite. Though there weren’t any […]
Hit and run suspect believed he struck an animal
The driver formally charged with hit and run for allegedly striking and injury a man who was clearing snow from his driveway in Union Grove Jan. 17 told investigators he heard a thump but thought he struck an animal so he did not stop. James O. McKnight, 43, was charged […]