Team finishes challenging 8-day stretch By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Union Grove boys basketball team went through the arduous task of playing four games in a span of eight days. But according to coach David Pettit, there isn’t necessarily wrong with that, and sometimes breaks the monotony of practicing […]
Sports & Other News
Man charged with taking truck, ramming vehicle
He allegedly targeted two vehicles with keys left inside A Waterford man is charged with vehicle theft after allegedly taking a pickup truck and then deliberately driving it into another vehicle that had parked in front of him in an attempt to prevent him from leaving. Christopher T. Anstedt, 29, […]
Burlington Rescue Squad receives state recognition
Local thank you event is slated for Sunday The State Assembly honored the Burlington Rescue Squad for its 73 years of volunteer service through a resolution passed Tuesday. The Rescue Squad, which concluded service at the end of 2019, was honored in a resolution by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
After months of debate and speculation the three members of the Spring Prairie Town Board on Monday unanimously voted against allowing a gravel pit to operate in the township. The decision came about month after the town’s Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of the proposal. Why the reversal? […]
Area poised for coldest blast of the season
Arctic blast to settle in on Thursday in area In the wake of a disruptive winter storm expected to track across portions of the Plains and Midwest, a powerful Arctic front will surge southward from Canada, ushering in the coldest air of the season for many in the area, […]
Town denies proposed gravel pit
Multiple factors cited by Spring Prairie officials By Jason Arndt Editor The Spring Prairie Town Board unanimously struck down all three proposals related to a highly controversial gravel pit before hundreds of concerned residents at Monday’s meeting. The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval of the proposals on […]
Gymnastics: BBG scores season high
Full varsity lineup returns, steps up at large tournament By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The Burlington-Badger (BBG) gymnastics squad is back at full strength, and the Demons’ talent was on full display Saturday at the Spartan Invite hosted by Madison Memorial. Competing in the Green division, the Demons scored a season-high […]
Girls basketball: Wolverine girls avenge early season loss to Grove
Teams fell into tie for 1st By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Waterford’s Katie Rohner didn’t have an easy first half during a Jan. 31 Southern Lakes Conference meeting with visiting Union Grove. But thanks to some encouragement from a senior teammate, and a halftime adjustment, she was able to find […]
Boys basketball: Broncos rally to capture third straight
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Union Grove boys basketball team overcame a sluggish start and a 16-point deficit to defeat visiting Delavan-Darien in Southern Lakes Conference play on Monday. The Broncos, who entered halftime trailing 33-24, saw their deficit widen to 53-37 with 9:55 left in regulation before they […]
Catholic Central wrestling comes up big in Sweden
Jacobson takes gold, Kahle silver, Amborn bronze overseas By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent How many of you even knew Catholic Central had a wrestling team? Not only do they have a team, but they are also winning prestigious medals overseas with a style of wrestling not used by the Wisconsin Interscholastic […]
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