Kirst, Robers take over with goal of preserving winning tradition By Andrew Horschak Correspondent “Tradition does not graduate. Tradition does not retire.” That was the message to the Catholic Central softball team when practice got underway earlier this month. After finishing 20-5 last season and falling short to Oakfield, 5-4, […]
Sports & Other News
Aces wild
Krause, Turzenski lead Demons squad searching for another state baseball run By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The three-time defending Southern Lakes Conference champions are back. And once again, there will be no shortage of arms. The Burlington Demons baseball team has enjoyed unprecedented success the past three years, starting with […]
Referendum tops Waterford ballot
WUHS seeking nearly $10 million for upgrades A referendum seeking permission to borrow nearly $10 million for upgrades and expansion at Waterford Union High School is among the local matters that will be decided in Tuesday’s election. Local contests for village boards, town boards and school boards will dominate the […]
Bauman, Korb vie for District 4 seat
Candidates address long-term growth, attracting businesses By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington voters in the fourth aldermanic district will decide whether to retain incumbent Todd Bauman or elect challenger Frank Korb in Tuesday’s election. The two candidates advanced to the election following a February primary where Bauman garnered 63 […]
Challenger drops out of school board race
Remaining incumbents are safe bet to return to board By Jason Arndt Editor After ballots were printed for the April 2 spring election, challenger Mary Trottier decided not to pursue a Burlington Area School District Board of Education seat, which will likely lead to the return of both incumbents. Trottier, […]
Yuppie Hill: Where the girls do all the work
Local poultry farm has 30,000 laying hens By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Nearly 20 years ago, Lynn Lein’s son, Jason, brought home 12 laying hens. Now Yuppie Hill Poultry boasts roughly 30,000 birds. “I had no idea it would end up this big. I was working full-time in […]
Park site considered for apartment complex
Portion of Indian Trail Park could be sold for development By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A portion of one of Union Grove’s parks could give way to a private multi-family development as part of a proposal under review. Don Houston of Houston Properties LLC went before the village Plan Commission on […]
WaterLIGHT project at a crossroads
Leader of public art proposal seeks village funding By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The leader of the proposed Waterford WaterLIGHT project said he needs the village to support the project financially or risk it falling apart. But local officials say they need a lot more information before they can […]
Man charged with battery, OWI following incident with girlfriend
A Burlington man accused of pulling a clump of his girlfriend’s hair out in a drunken rage is charged with three crimes including drunken driving for the third time. Steven J. Willick, 29, was charged March 21 in Racine County Circuit Court with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated – […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington Area School District residents will have a chance will have a chance to meet the man who will become the district’s next superintendent during a meet and greet session set for April 4. The three finalists for the position are Mark Elworthy, district administrator, Whitewater Unified School District; […]
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