Burlington faces Wilmot Friday in Homecoming By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Burlington High School football team remained unbeaten following a 28-10 Southern Lakes Conference defeat of host Delavan-Darien last Friday. The Demons, who led 14-10 at halftime, were held below their 42 points per game average in the contest […]
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FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Believe the hype of homecoming
After taking a week off from my high school football predictions (I apologize), we are back with a full slate this weekend. October is here, the leaves are soon to turn into picturesque fall foliage, and the playoff football picture is heating up. In Burlington in particular, it’s homecoming week […]
Feel the power
Touch A Truck Wisconsin, launched by Kurk Concrete, celebrated its fifth annual event Saturday on the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove. Kaden Marriott, 5, of Milwaukee, learns how to put out a fire with assistance from Kansasville Assistant Fire Chief Tom Kalbas. For additional photos from the event see […]
LDV in the running for the ‘coolest’ product
Custom specialty vehicle maker in final four of statewide contest By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington-based manufacturer LDV Inc. has advanced to the final four in The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest presented by the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and Johnson Financial Group. LDV, which builds custom vehicles used globally, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Wisconsin is home to some of the coolest products of all time – from Harley Davidson motorcycles to the original light (make that, Lite) beer. So could the specialty vehicles made by LDV in Burlington earn that lofty status? The local maker of custom vehicles, such as mobile police […]
Grove golf captures share of conference title
Roberts, Parco lead the Broncos By Tim Wester Correspondent Union Grove head coach Eric Swanson figured his girls golf team would be competitive with four key returners this season. But it was freshman Norah Roberts who became the X-factor for the team, which earned a share of the Southern Lakes […]
‘Actions speak louder than words’
Village of Waterford officials react to town’s decision not to renew fire contract By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village of Waterford officials had strong words for their township counterparts this week as a strained relationship between the two municipalities was on display. The Village Board on Monday spent more than a […]
Burlington distance squads staying positive
Despite less than favorable overall results, individuals shine By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent One week removed from the Racine County Invite, the Burlington High School cross country squads competed in the Angel Invite at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Saturday. Both the boys and girls squads finished in the top 25 of […]
One, two, three – kick!
Members of the Waterford Union High School staff perform their own dance routine in the spirit of fun during halftime of Waterford’s homecoming football game Sept. 20. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
UGES unveils facility improvements
More than 60% of voters backed school upgrades By Jason Arndt Editor Union Grove Elementary School District officials unveiled facility improvements authorized through a referendum passed by voters last November at a dedication ceremony on Saturday. The nearly $8 million referendum addressed aging infrastructure, added flexible learning spaces, including more […]
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