Governor predicted growing economy would help campaign draw even By Jason Arndt Editor Although Gov. Scott Walker was down by five points in polls back in September, the Republican incumbent said at the time he was confident his campaign could close the gap by focusing on the growing economy and […]
Sports & Other News
Evers stakes future on kids
What’s best for children is best for state, he says By Jason Arndt Staff writer Democratic challenger Tony Evers and incumbent Republican Gov. Scott Walker are locked in a neck-and-neck race for the state’s highest office with mere days remaining before the Nov. 6 election. Recent polls have shown the […]
BREAKING: Catholic Central volleyball sweeps Newman Catholic, will play for state championship Saturday
Toppers set D4 state ace record, battle at 9 a.m. Saturday for state title By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] GREEN BAY – The moment doesn’t get too big for the Catholic Central volleyball team – and it easily could have in a WIAA Division 4 state semifinal Friday morning at the […]
Federal authorities investigating plane crash
Pilot from Illinois escaped unharmed By Jason Arndt Editor The Federal Aviation Administration has started its investigation into the crash of a seaplane, which ended up in Camp Lake on Monday, before the pilot swam ashore and got a ride home to Illinois. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said the […]
Spook-tacular day
Brenda Smage, of Jolly Giants in Madison, towers over the crowd at Wehmhoff Square Park in downtown Burlington Oct. 27 during the annual Spooky City. The event attracted visitors from throughout the area for a costume parade, hayrides and trick or treating at downtown businesses. (Photo by Jason Arndt)
School tax rate to fall even if referendum passes
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The equalized property tax rate for the Burlington Area School District is projected to decrease for next year even if residents approve a $43.7 million referendum in Tuesday’s election. “It was a double whammy of good news,” Superintendent Peter Smet said following Monday’s meeting […]
Two for the show: Burlington, Catholic Central volleyball attempt to recreate magic of 2011-12
Demons earn 4 seed, Toppers 2 games from 1st title in six years Burlington has seen this movie before. You know, the one where both the Burlington Demons and Catholic Central Hilltoppers make it to the state girls volleyball tournament in the same year. In fact, the Demons and […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The Burlington Area School District will ask voters on Tuesday to support a $43.7 million facilities referendum that includes funding for a new middle school. Most voters likely assume that if the referendum passes school property taxes will go up. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case in […]
Catholic Central volleyball wins 20th straight, returns to state tournament
Toppers dominate 5th game, look to repeat 2012 championship By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] RANDOLPH – A storied program like Catholic Central volleyball wasn’t going to be satisfied with making sectionals every year – especially after it won five state championships from 2006 to 2012. So last year, after the Lady […]
Commence title defense: Burlington volleyball sweeps rival Westosha, advances to 5th straight state tourney
Girls will defend state championship Thursday in Green Bay By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In the last five years, the Demons have invaded the dreams of the Westosha Central girls volleyball program, which has endlessly sought redemption for a return trip to state. Looking to shed themselves of the […]
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