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 […]
Sports & Other News
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 […]
UG High School District Earns award for communications
The Union Grove Union High School District was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association with a Spectrum Award of Merit for its work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its annual conference held Nov. 16-18. The Union Grove Union High School District earned […]
One more time
High school to survey residents on planned April referendum By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Residents served by Waterford Union High School will be surveyed in the coming weeks as district officials contemplate an upcoming referendum question on the April ballot. The WUHS School Board on Nov. 21 gave Superintendent Luke […]
City tax rate falls
But property values are up By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington could adopt its 2023 budget showing a slight increase in the overall tax levy, but a drop in the tax rate, during a Common Council meeting scheduled in early December. City Finance Director Steve DeQuaker called […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While many communities are struggling to attract new housing, the City of Burlington is on the verge of approving a new subdivision that could bring 300 new homes to the area. The Common Council is scheduled Dec. 6 to vote on a rezoning plan that would pave the way […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
December 6. Remember that date. That’s when the Burlington Common Council is slated to make the final decision on the future of the Echo Lake Dam. Armed with the support of 60% of the voters in a recent referendum on the issue, council members have a clear path to […]
Roesing Furniture to close after 120 years
Liquidation sale begins Nov. 10 as owner retires Roesing Furniture will close its doors permanently after serving Waterford and southeastern Wisconsin since 1902. The closing comes as fourth-generation owner Bob Roesing has announced his retirement. “The communities all around and our loyal customers can grab a piece of history by […]
Demons bow out in semifinal
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer One night removed from a thrilling seesaw quarterfinal victory, the Burlington High School girls volleyball team looked to upend top-seeded Oconomowoc on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Resch Center in Green Bay. But the Demons couldn’t quite keep up with the defending champion Raccoons. Oconomowoc, […]