Spring Prairie Chairman says board will have final say By Jason Arndt Editor The Spring Prairie Town Board will have final consideration of a proposed gravel pit after the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval Jan. 16, according to Chairman Thomas C. Bolfert. Bolfert, in a letter to constituents dated […]
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WITH VIDEO: ‘I can, therefore I should’
Humanitarian Award winner sets standard for volunteers, colleagues say By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Nikki Intine lives by the personal adage: “I can, therefore I should.” By putting that motto into action, Intine has created a long legacy of service to several charitable agencies in the area including Love […]
Former newspaper GM pleads guilty in theft case
Jensen ordered to pay $274,000, serve probation Cynthia R. Jensen, 56, of Kingston, Illinois, pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge in Walworth County Circuit Court on Jan. 10. The former general manager of Southern Lakes Newspapers and Southern Lakes Publishing, Delavan, made a $250,000 restitution payment at the court […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
After six months of impassioned debate, planners in Spring Prairie have recommended approval a controversial gravel pit. So what happens now? That process and who gets final say on the proposal are answered in stories that appear on the front page of this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard […]
Girls basketball: Waterford girls tip Wilmot in conference clash
By Jason Arndt Editor The Waterford girls basketball team had a pressing need for a win and two seniors rose to the occasion in a Jan. 10 matchup with visiting Wilmot. The Wolverines, who lost four of five games entering the Southern Lakes Conference tilt, spent time preparing for the […]
Proposed pit moves to next step in Spring Prairie
By Jason Arndt Editor After more than two hours of debate, including voices of opposition, the Town of Spring Planning and Zoning Commission narrowly recommended approval of a proposed gravel pit Thursday. The recommendations include rezoning three parcels from A-1 Agriculture to M-3 Mineral Extraction District as well as conditional […]
Boys basketball: Streaking Waterford downs Wilmot
By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford coach Paul Charapata wanted his boys basketball team to play disciplined and with a purpose in a Jan. 10 Southern Lakes Conference meeting against Wilmot. Considering the Wolverines opened with a 10-0 advantage, which propelled them to 35-27 halftime edge, Waterford’s plan worked to near […]
Girls basketball: Sharp shooter
Walby breaks 3-pointers school record for Demons By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It hasn’t been the most successful season in terms of wins and losses for the Burlington varsity girls basketball team. The Demons had recently suffered a losing streak spanning nearly two years, and any small victories, even solid practices, […]
Life-changing transformation
Sports journalist takes weight-loss journey that few seldom have traveled By Todd Mishler SLN Staff Dan Truttschel never imagined accomplishing such a feat. But to do it, he became half the man he used to be. Jan. 8 marked a milestone few attain in a lifetime, nonetheless in 12 months. […]
Forecast a mixed bag of snow, rain, ice
After a blast of cold Canadian air at midweek, a potent storm system will take aim at the central United States late this week, according to meteorologists with Accuweather. As the storm impacts the West Coast, bitterly cold air will settle in across the Plains and Great Lakes through […]
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