Burlington hosted its annual Ice Festival last weekend. The event included 14 ice carvers, including Gina Diliberti who carves block No. 2 sponsored by Veteran’s Truck Line Inc. working with 300-pound ice blocks as part of the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship in Wehmhoff Square. The also included a Kris […]
Sports & Other News
Burlington wins Whitewater Invitational behind 5 champions
The Burlington High School wrestling team didn’t only have five individual champions at the Saturday, Dec. 10 Whitewater Invitational. The Demons won the Invitational itself, accounting for 293.5 total points, in the 12-team meet. Earning individual titles for the Demons include Evan Gill (106 pounds), Landon Jacobs (113), Ben Guerra […]
Boyle hired as chamber executive director
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce didn’t need to reach very far to find its new executive director to replace Jan Ludtke. Ludtke, who announced plans to step aside within the last month, will be succeeded by Burlington resident M.T. Boyle. Boyle, a former small […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Bear Development, LLC, which looks to create a massive residential development, cleared one hurdle on Dec. 6 when the Common Council approved a rezone map amendment for the parcel near the Burlington Manufacturing and Office Park. The approval is one more step in a process that will create a […]
Demons ready to compete
Basketball team aims for top spot in SLC By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Demons coach Steve Berezowitz plans to lean on multiple returning letter winners, including last year’s leading scorer JR Lukenbill, entering the 2022-23 campaign. Lukenbill, who recently committed to play for Northern Michigan University, brings nearly a double […]
Sheriff revives cold case of Kerry O’Brien Krueger
This month marks the 33rd anniversary of Kerry Aileen O’Brien Krueger’s disappearance and investigators wish to speak with anyone who knew Kerry when she lived in Burlington in the 1980’s. On Dec. 7, 1989, O’Brien Krueger was reported missing by her husband, Tracey Krueger, and Kerry’s parents. Tracey Krueger told […]
Ice Festival to again host carving competition
Event is scheduled from Dec. 10-11 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Burlington will host the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship, which coincides with the annual Ice Festival set for Dec. 10-11 at Wehmhoff Square Park and the Chestnut Street loop. The city […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Burlington will host the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship, which coincides with the annual Ice Festival set for Dec. 10-11 at Wehmhoff Square Park and the Chestnut Street loop. Copies of the newspaper will be available at local retail outlets on […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Are you frustrated with your municipal and school boards? If so, now is the time to put yourself out there and run for public office. Area residents looking to serve on local government bodies and area school boards could start launching their bids for candidacy on Thursday, which is […]
Finding her antique niche
New storefront fulfills owner’s plans By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For five years, Luberry’s owner Lauryn Mattilla sold her antiques, vintage items and more at area markets in Kenosha, Waterford and Antioch, Illinois. Mattilla, however, always had interest in opening a storefront in Burlington, where she lives with her husband […]
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