Supt. Peter Smet set to step down after 30-plus years with district By Jason Arndt Editor Peter Smet found more than just a job when he first arrived to the Burlington Area School District to serve as its vocational coordinator in 1988. He discovered a community, where he raised a […]
Sports & Other News
Former police sergeant gets 12 months in jail
Baumhardt did not contest sex assault, misconduct charges charge By Jason Arndt Editor Racine County Circuit Court judge Wynne P. Laufenberg said former City of Burlington police Sgt. Matthew Baumhardt was living the American Dream. But, Baumhardt, 31, now of Campbellsport, threw away his career last July, when he sexually […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
An ugly chapter in the history of the City of Burlington Police Department and in the life of a young officer came to a close Monday when a former sergeant was sentenced to 12 months in jail on charges of sexual assault and misconduct. The judge who sentenced Matthew […]
Rockin’ the river
The Jackie Brown Band performs at Waterford River Rhythms on June 6 to open the summer concert series at Waterford’s Village Hall Park. The series continues Thursday, June 20, with a performance by Altered Five Blues Band out of Milwaukee. The quintet won two WAMI Awards in 2018, including Song […]
Liars’ Club introduces a view from above
Establishment unveils more than a balcony By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Liar’s Club tavern started welcoming patrons to its new balcony overlooking the downtown area in May. Carly Hurley, general manager of the second-story tavern, said the new balcony took about four to five months to construct and entered […]
STATE BASEBALL: Big blast erases Grove’s title dreams
Antigo towering home run, big inning end Broncos’ season By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Jake Zimmerman and his mix of slow curves, change ups and occasional fastballs had the Antigo lineup off balance all game. In fact, the Union Grove Bronco baseball team clung to a 3-2 lead with two outs […]
Friday parade to honor local theater programs
BHS, CCHS productions win state Jerry Awards The City of Burlington and Mayor Jeannie Hefty will honor members of the theater programs at Burlington and Catholic Central high schools Friday with a parade and recognition ceremony. Hefty said Tuesday the parade is planned to recognize the members of the respective […]
STATE BASEBALL: Grove advances to state championship with Antigo Thursday
Early surge, Hansel’s arm paves the way The Union Grove High School baseball team is one win away from capturing a WIAA Division 2 state championship after the Broncos defeated McFarland 6-1 Thursday morning at Neinhaus Field near Appleton West High School. With the state semifinal victory, Union Grove plays […]
Brewers blast wins local man a new car
Retired school teacher is a long-time season ticket holder By Jason Arndt Editor Retired schoolteacher Mark Gruber, of Burlington, almost didn’t attend Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gruber, however, is glad he did after a tape-measure home run by Brewers’ Mike Moustakas won him a new Toyota […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Not only did a local man get to see his favorite team win a tight game over a division rival, but the home run that ultimately won the game also won him a new car. Mark Gruber, a retired teacher from the Burlington area, has quite the tale to […]
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