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 […]
Sports & Other News
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, […]
Complete election results
Follow the links below for the complete unofficial results from the Racine County Clerk’s office: • Election Summary Report • Supplemental Report for Assembly District 63
In this week’s Standard Press…
Tuesday’s election put an end to nearly a year of contentious campaigning and bickering among voters on opposites sides of the political spectrum. While we all are rejoicing that the relentless attack ads have disappeared, we can also pat ourselves on our backs for participating in the process that […]
Voters support keeping the dam
City of Burlington voters on Tuesday supported an advisory referendum that recommends keeping the White River Dam and Echo Lake. Voters were able to choose from two options – No. 1: Remove the dam and restore the natural river stream; or No. 2: Replace the dam and dredge the […]
Broncos are headed to state
Grove captures first sectional title in program history By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Union Grove boys volleyball team had a simple mission entering its season – winning a Southern Lakes Conference title. When the Broncos wrapped up the league championship, tying with Wilmot for the best record in the […]
Another date with state
Demons qualify for tourney ninth consecutive time By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After a couple of intense matches, especially in postseason play, the Burlington High School girls volleyball came out with a renewed focus in a WIAA Division 1 sectional championship meeting with Muskego. The Demons, looking for their ninth […]
Lions Club to take lead role in Balloonfest
WUHS superintendent says district needs to step away By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Future iterations of Balloonfest could still take place on Waterford Union High School’s grounds, though the district itself likely will have a more passive role. WUHS Superintendent Luke Francois discussed the high school’s relationship, going forward, with Balloonfest […]
Welcome to Spooky City
Downtown Burlington came alive Saturday with candy-seeking costumed characters, coffin races and a host of other activities during the 33rd annual Spooky City event. Here the Aquaducks coffin team gives it their all on the coffin obstacle course. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
In this week’s Standard Press…
After years of planning and debate Burlington residents will have a chance Nov. 8 to vote on the future of the Echo Lake Dam. While the vote is only advisory, it should give local officials the knowledge they need to finally make a decision on the future of the […]
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