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 […]
Sports & Other News
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 […]
Wilmot QB douses Demons homecoming
Burlington plays Waterford Friday By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Zack Watson stands a diminutive 5-foot-9 and maybe weighs a buck sixty soaking wet. He doesn’t look like a prototypical football player. Short and shifty, yes, but Watson possesses the arm strength and foot speed of a giant. His performance Friday night […]
Happy Homecoming
Toppers overcome eight fumbles to stay in playoff hunt By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Eight total fumbles. Six lost. That’s right, six, count ‘em, SIX turnovers. Have you ever heard of a team winning under those circumstances? Not often, but Friday night was a different story. Catholic Central overcame a rough […]
Grove stuns Badger in Homecoming thriller
Broncos capture 1st SLC win By Jason Arndt Editor Snagging victories has been a challenge for Union Grove in a highly competitive Southern Lakes Conference. However, in an Oct. 4 Homecoming showdown with Lake Geneva, the Broncos finally captured their first conference win of the season 33-27 in thrilling fashion. […]
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