Students, community come together for retelling of classic tale By Jason Arndt Editor Topper Hall at Catholic Central High School in Burlington is where holiday magic will happen starting 7 p.m. Thursday, when the Catholic Central Theater Association premieres “A Christmas Carol,” which continues through the weekend. The presentation […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
For every local resident who believes he or she has no voice in local government, now is the time have your voice heard. Local offices – ranging from city councils to town and village boards and school boards – will appear on the ballot this spring, which means it’s […]
Waterford basketball picks up first victory
By Chris Bennett [email protected] A scoring drought of more than four minutes led to a loss for the Waterford Union High School boys basketball team Nov. 30 in a non-conference game at Greendale. The Wolverines notched their first win of the season Nov. 27 in a non-conference game at home […]
Junior power: Catholic Central seeks advancement up loaded Metro Classic ladder
Wright, Pum lead the way for the Toppers By Andrew Horschak Correspondent Having a roster with no seniors is usually cause for worry, if not panic. Don’t tell that to Catholic Central boys basketball coach Kyle Scott, though. He sees better things ahead for the Hilltoppers after finishing 4-19 […]
Grove committee reviews village’s 2019 utility budgets
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A Village of Union Grove panel recently reviewed spending plans linked to the village’s three utilities for the year ahead. Members of the village’s Water, Wastewater, Storm Water and Streets Committee combed through the financial documents at a meeting Nov. 19. According to documents in the […]
New middle school eyed for 2021-22
District to start planning process in December By Jason Arndt Editor Following taxpayer approval of a multi-million dollar facilities referendum in early November, the Burlington Area School District looks to begin the planning process on Dec. 10, when the School Board will start putting together a financing plan. As part […]
Grandpa’s legacy: Foulke follows footsteps, has work cut out with young squad
Lady Demons must replace big names By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Two decades ago, Lyle Foulke enjoyed success as the Burlington girls varsity basketball coach. Now, his grandson is taking over the program. It isn’t the ideal situation for the green head coach, who’s in his early twenties and has […]
Waterford’s Christmas parade postponed to Dec. 8
Tree-lighting ceremony is still on for Saturday evening Absolutely Waterford’s 20th annual Winter Wonderland Christmas parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 8. The parade was originally scheduled for Dec. 1, but was postponed due to an unfavorable weather forecast. A tree-lighting ceremony, performance by carolers and pictures with […]
Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!
Young Haylofters present classic tale this weekend The Young Haylofters will present “A Charlie Brown Christmas” – the familiar tale of a Christmas season lost in commercialization by cartoonist Charles Schulz – for six shows this weekend. The youthful cast, directed by Julie Busch, will perform Friday at 7 p.m., […]
SEASON PREVIEW: Burlington wrestling ready for next level
Historic 2018 run could be duplicated with return of 8 state qualifiers By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] For as much as Burlington is a volleyball, baseball and football town, wrestling is right up there at the top. Decades of warriors, some of the best to ever strap on a singlet, […]
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