Waterford routes Demons to clinch conference title By Jason Arndt Editor When two football teams scoring about 40 points a game go head-to-head, anyone would believe the contest could bring fireworks, especially when the clash involves contenders Burlington and Waterford. On Oct. 11 at Don Dalton Stadium in Burlington, however, […]
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FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: It’s almost playoff time, get psyched, people
Believe it or not, but we’re already in mid-October. Wow, time flies. Halloween is right around the corner, Thanksgiving will be here in a little more than a month, and Christmas is a mere 70 days away. Ahhh!!! That means my wife will be listening to Christmas music on the […]
Synergy helps duo surge in tennis
Grove’s Maurer, Krause state bound By Tim Wester Correspondent Union Grove’s Kayla Maurer certainly has doubles play figured out. Maurer, who was a state qualifier with doubles partner Chloe Woods last year, is making a return trip to the Nielsen Tennis Stadium in Madison with senior Kaitlyn Krause. “Both of […]
Rescue squad plans to disband
Too many calls, not enough volunteers; city poised to take over By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Faced with an on-going challenge to recruit an adequate number of volunteers to answer an ever-growing volume of calls, the Burlington Rescue Squad has taken the first step toward disbanding the service that […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
After 73 years of selfless community service, the Burlington Rescue Squad took steps in the past week to begin the process of disbanding the all-volunteer service. The squad succumbed to the increasing pressure of escalating call volume and fewer volunteers able to obtain the training and put in the […]
Toppers football clinches 1st playoff berth since 2015
Pum walks off for second straight week, Catholic Central stays hot By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent For the first time since 2015, the Catholic Central football team is going to the dance. Thanks to a 21-14 thrilling overtime victory at Kenosha St. Joe’s Friday night at Mary D. Bradford Stadium in […]
Police investigating Burlington burglary
Officers seek information on suspects Investigators with the City of Burlington Police Department are seeking information on two suspects who burglarized US Cellular Talk of the Town early Saturday morning. Police Chief Mark Anderson said officers responded to a motion activated burglar alarm at the store, 1709 Milwaukee Ave., where […]
City mulls changes to refuse contract
But official warns options for garbage, recycling may be limited By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington officials began discussions about whether to remain with John’s Disposal, or seek another contractor, for trash and recyclables collection within the municipality and could decide as early as Nov. 5. Peter Riggs, Director […]
New middle school construction set to begin
School Board advances construction plans By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent With fall temperatures and related weather issues fast approaching, the Burlington Area School District gave its official stamp of approval to start construction on the new incarnation of Nettie Karcher Middle School Monday night. In a special meeting, the board unanimously […]
Wolverines dominate Comets with two-headed rushing attack
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The eighth-ranked Waterford football team continued its march toward a second consecutive Southern Lakes Conference title with a 41-6 home win over Delavan-Darien that was not quite as easy as the score indicated. “That might be the most physical defensive front we have seen all […]
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