WIAA PLAYOFF BASKETBALL: Waterford 53, Milton 48 By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Hunter Karpinski scored the go-ahead basket with less than 30 seconds left in regulation and helped lead the Waterford Union High School boys basketball team to a 53-48 victory Feb. 26 at home against Milton in a […]
Sports & Other News
Burlington wrestling sets school record with four state place-winners
Weiler, Bird, Welker, Skrundz all stand on podium, most in history By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With the second-most wrestlers at the state tournament, 10, behind Mukwonago’s 11, the odds were in Burlington’s favor at last weekend’s WIAA Individual state wrestling tournament. The Demons came through with four place-winners, the […]
Breaking through: Catholic Central juniors earn first playoff victory in style
WIAA playoffs: (6) Catholic Central 63, (11) Stockbridge 45 By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The Catholic Central boys basketball juniors – all seven of them – have been waiting for this moment for three years. After a regular season in which they tripled their conference wins, the Toppers took another […]
Should dogs be allowed in city parks?
City officials debate changing current rules banning canines By Jason Arndt Editor Should the City of Burlington allow dogs in all of its parks, or maintain its current no-dogs-allowed ordinance in most parks? That was the topic of discussion at the Feb. 20 Committee of the Whole meeting. District 2 […]
Burlington blows out Delavan in playoff basketball opener
Runkel leads Demons with 18 points By Andrew Horschak Sports Correspondent BURLINGTON – After misfiring twice during the regular season, the Burlington boys basketball team earned another shot against the Elks. Sparked by a 21-0 run early in the first half, the sixth-seeded Demons tipped off the postseason by […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
So, have you noticed those signs at the entrances to City of Burlington parks warning people that dogs are not welcome? Many people have. And, depending on your viewpoint, those signs are a barrier to a welcoming community or the key to keeping parks safe and sanitary. Those different […]
Waterford knocks out rival Union Grove, captures 2nd straight regional championship
WIAA REGIONAL FINAL: Waterford 49, Union Grove 34 Check out Thursday’s sectional coverage on www.myracinecounty.com By Tim Wester [email protected] It’s hard to top the Waterford/Union Grove rivalry. The physicality. The raw emotion. The full-court intensity. Then throw the two teams into a single-elimination regional final, and it becomes a […]
BREAKING: Waterford’s Hayden Halter overcomes boos, public backlash for 2nd straight state wrestling championship
3 weeks after being DQ’d, Halter perseveres to perch podium By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MADISON – Heavy lies the head that wears the crown. Coming off a WIAA Division 1 state wrestling championship in 2018, Waterford sophomore Hayden Halter moved up two weight classes to 120 pounds and embarked […]
Meeting set to discuss entertainment stage
The Village of Union Grove is seeking input from residents regarding plans for an entertainment stage earmarked for School Yard Park. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at 925 15th Ave. According to officials, the village has received a $100,000 […]
Man found with 13 pounds of pot, $20,000
A Town of Lyons man is charged with six felony and two misdemeanor offenses after being found with nearly 13 pounds of marijuana and $20,000 cash in his Pleasant Street home. Donald J. Puchalski III, 25, who has a Burlington address, was charged Feb. 1 in Walworth County Circuit Court […]
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