Kenneth M. Mullikin, 84, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Ken was born in Rice Lake on May 11, 1938, to Manford and Mae (nee Glovka) Mullikin. His early life was spent in Rice Lake, Barron and Cumberland. He graduated from […]
Sports & Other News
Barbershop Quartet from BHS becomes Grand Champion
Several BHS students brought home accolades from the Barbershop Harmony Society’s midwinter convention in Daytona, Florida from Feb. 7-12. The Barbershop Harmony Society named Burlington High School’s Female Barbershop Quartet “YTBN” Grand Champion with their love song “Dream a Little Dream of Me” in the NextGen Jr. Quartet Contest. Members […]
Wrestling: Demons claim regional title, advance 13 to sectionals
By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington High School wrestlers, once again, had a phenomenal performance at a tournament. One week removed from winning the Southern Lakes Conference tournament by 80.5 points in Elkhorn, the Demons arrived to the WIAA Division 1 Regional in Wilmot and captured a regional title with 250.5 […]
A chamber in transition
Organization undergoing change as it becomes chief tourism partner for city By Jason Arndt Editor Transition periods bring both a beginning and end of an era as well as massive changes. For the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, which will fully rebrand itself Experience Burlington in 2023, the group has […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The St. Francis Friary complex carries special meaning to many people in the Burlington area and beyond. However, considering the aging Friary, and the need for maintenance, the religious group has sought for years to subdivide some of its property to accommodate development. The City of Burlington Plan Commission on […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While a vast majority of cardiac arrests typically happen out of public view, the heart condition became the focal point on Monday, Jan. 2, when Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin, 24, collapsed on the field during a game in Cincinnati. On the local level, like professional sports, high […]
Demons win thriller in OT
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, otherwise known as the place where fans chant “Fear the Deer” in support of the Bucks, has served as an ideal venue for the Burlington High School girls basketball team. After winning in its debut at the Fiserv Forum a […]
Waterford produces longest win streak of season
By Tim Wester Correspondent After agonizing over the memory of multiple teams erasing second half deficits and beating her team this season, Waterford coach Dena Brechtl was happy her team finally got to return the favor. Waterford battled back from a 4-point deficit in the final minute of regulation and […]
Demons look to bounce back from first loss
Team heads to Elkhorn Friday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington High School boys basketball team couldn’t keep its early season momentum going in a non-conference meeting with Mount Horeb on Saturday at Waunakee High School. The Demons, coming off of a hard fought victory a night earlier against […]
Dancing queens
The Burlington High School Dance team won the Southern Lakes Conference dance completion Jan. 7. The members of the championship team are (front row from left) Maria Gomez, Laney Mangold, Brianna Morelli, Bella Weis and Ella Reinholtz (back row) Coach Ashley Schilleman, Anita Passante, Leah Spencer, Kylee Zigler, Shelby Kail, […]
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