A motorist who had an undisclosed medical issue caused a three-vehicle crash in downtown Burlington last week, according to Police Chief Mark Anderson. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. Aug. 15, when the 54-year-old man was traveling eastbound on Jefferson Street approaching Dodge Street, where he lost control and struck […]
Sports & Other News
A numbers game
Big changes coming to Catholic Central, but coach preaches same expectations By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent A storied football program, no doubt, believe it or not, Catholic Central hasn’t reached a Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association playoff game since 2015. In fact, the Hilltoppers have won a total of four games over […]
Teeing off for Ty
Children of families who have benefitted from the Tee It Up Fore Ty charity in previous years tee off to open the golfing portion of the 12th annual Tee It Up Fore Ty fundraiser Saturday at Rivermoor Golf Club in Waterford. The event also featured a 19th hole celebration at […]
Momentum builder
High-powered Demon offense could put up points, hopes to duplicate big season By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent In Steve Tenhagen’s 12 seasons as a high school football coach, his teams have won seven or more games twice – in 2009 when he led Delavan-Darien to a Southern Lakes Conference title and […]
Algae is receding on Echo Lake
City officials find no evidence of toxic blue-green algae By Jason Arndt Editor State officials issued a warning about potentially toxic blue-green algae last week, but City of Burlington officials said there is no evidence of a toxic bloom in Echo Lake or other water systems in the city. Blue-green […]
Rochester and Waterford discuss possible land swap
Agreement could open the door to municipal water service extension By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While a number of moving parts still need to come into play, a proposal to swap more than 115 acres of land between the villages of Rochester and Waterford is currently on the table. The land […]
Local official charged in Rockford prostitution crackdown
By Jason Arndt Editor Town of Burlington Supervisor Tyson Fettes, who previously served as Racine County Register of Deeds, is among 28 people charged in connection with a sex trafficking and prostitution ring in Rockford, Illinois. Fettes, 33, according to online court records, has been charged with patronizing a prostitute, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
State officials have issued a warning about toxic blue-green algae, but City of Burlington officials have said there is no evidence it is present locally. Concerns about the toxic algae – which is harmful to humans, pets and other animals – arose last month when Echo Lake experienced a […]
All in the family
Riley Runkel follows brother’s trail to state’s top steer By Jason Arndt Editor Riley Runkel’s rigorous regimen of raising her steer she calls “Trippie” paid off in a big way at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis on Aug. 7. Runkel, 14, of Wheatland, who just came off winning […]
ALL-AREA PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Back to back
Former Burlington standout captures 2nd consecutive honor By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Respected by teammates, coaches and opponents alike, Trey Krause is blessed with all the talent in the world. The left-handed fire-baller possesses a plus fastball in the upper-80s and a devastating curve ball that makes even the most feared […]
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