Owner steps away from other venture to run restaurant By Jason Arndt Editor Under new management and with a new chef, B.J. Wentker’s began welcoming back customers on Nov. 23, eight months after the historic triangle tavern closed. The abrupt closure came in March, when the former operators of the […]
Sports & Other News
Former gymnastics coach pleads guilty
Kivisto, of Wind Lake, accused of secretly recording girls A former Wind Lake Gymnastics Center owner and coach accepted plea bargain on charges of possessing child pornography and video recording children while using the bathroom at a hearing Monday in Racine County Circuit Court. James Kivisto, 50, of Wind Lake, […]
Short-handed Burlington wrestling knocks off rival Waterford in thrilling dual
Demons step up to higher weight classes, finish strong By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Normally, fans at a wrestling match hold their loudest applause for a pin fall or when their team wins. On Thursday night at Burlington High School, the crowd was losing it every few minutes, […]
ALL-AREA VOLLEYBALL: 3 state champions highlight third annual squad
City of Burlington lands 10 players on team, Mukwonago, East Troy earn top spots By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With the Christmas season approaching, it’s time to fill your hearts and minds with a stocking stuffer – the third annual Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area volleyball team. The super team features […]
Ice Festival returns as state competition
Two days of activities slate for downtown this weekend By Jason Arndt Editor Unlike the first two years, when the City of Burlington held its Ice Festival for one day, the 2018 event opening this weekend raises the bar for the festival in the community. That improvement, according to Mayor […]
Performing arts center plan proposed
Facility would transform riverfront property By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A local non-profit group is making plans to build a multi-venue performing arts center that would transform a prominent area of Burlington’s downtown along the Fox River into a year-round entertainment complex. The project, which is spearheaded by retired […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
A local non-profit group has plans to build a multi-venue performing arts center on a prominent piece of land in downtown Burlington. The details of that plan, how the group will pay for it and the potential it has to transform aesthetics and tourism in the community are presented in […]
Cougar Power!
Waterford wrestling takes 2nd at Dual tourney
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Wolverines finished second in their first high school wrestling tournament of the season Dec. 1 in the Howard/Manely Duals at East Troy High School. Waterford opened Southern Lakes Conference competition Nov. 29 with a victory at Elkhorn. The Wolverines are […]
Time is now to consider serving
Seats on local councils, boards are on April ballot By Jason Arndt Editor Area residents seeking seats on local government bodies at different levels can launch their candidacies this week. As of Dec. 1, prospective candidates looking to serve on the Burlington Town Board, Burlington Common Council and Burlington Area […]