Waterford’s River Rhythms concert series opens 13th season Thursday The Waterford River Rhythms summer concert series launches its 13th season Thursday evening with a performance by the Jackie Brown Band. The popular event, which features (with one exceptions) concerts every-other Thursday throughout the summer at Village Hall Park, will include […]
Sports & Other News
In this week’s Standard Press…
The Burlington High School baseball program officially crossed the threshold into dynasty territory this week when the varsity squad qualified for its fourth-straight Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament. The Demons will begin their quest for the state title Tuesday morning when they face Green Bay Preble in the […]
Krause strikes out 12 as Demons advance to sectional final
Burlington aims for fourth-straight state tournament By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Trey Krause has been here before. Big game. State berth on the line. His team needing a big-time performance. No problem. In spite of struggling with command at times, the Burlington senior lefty dazzled with 12 strikeouts […]
City implements cost share program for trees
Effort is intended to overcome losses due to emerald ash borer By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington residents who had a tree removed on their parkway because of emerald ash borer, an invasive species, can apply for reimbursement if they plant a replacement under a cost share program. The […]
Waterford sends several to state track meet
Busch breaks own school triple jump mark By Chris Bennett Correspondent Olivia Busch set a school record in the triple jump and will represent Waterford Union High School in two of seven events at the WIAA Division 1 State Track and Field Championships this weekend. Busch, a junior, advanced to […]
Reclaiming her love of running
Grove’s McMahon overcomes adversity to qualify for state By Tim Wester Correspondent Union Grove’s Terra McMahon loves high school sports. The competition. The camaraderie. The hard work. The recently graduated McMahon gets her chance to say goodbye to her love on her own terms this weekend at the WIAA Division […]
Union Grove sells bonds for Granary project
$1.1 million will be used for infrastructure for downtown redevelopment project By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials have moved forward with plans to sell the $1.1 million in municipal bonds that were taken out early this spring to help shepherd the Granary redevelopment effort underway downtown. The Village Board […]
Man charged for choking, shooting dog
He allegedly provoked dog until it bit him, then killed the animal A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 5 for a Rochester man charged with killing a dog owned by a woman he lived with in retaliation for the dog biting him. Jay Hoppe, 51, made his initial appearance […]
Honoring sacrifice
Burlington American Legion Post representative Robert Kluesendorf, a member of the color guard, listens to the speakers during the Memorial Day observance at Burlington’s Echo Park. The annual observance included a parade, speeches featuring U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and wreath ceremonies in honor of those […]
Making a run at state
Local schools send strong contingent to state track meet By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Nick Webley’s journey is complete – he’s going to state. After breaking his leg during football season, it’s been a long road to recovery for the Burlington High School senior, including grueling rehab and having to sit […]