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)
Sports & Other News
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 […]
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Late touchdown, onside kick not enough as Waukesha West survives Waterford
WIAA PLAYOFF FOOTBALL: Waukesha West 31, Waterford 28 No-quit Wolverines almost pull off miraculous comeback By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] WATERFORD – High school coaches aren’t just building and developing players. With all the guiding, coaching, talking, sometimes yelling, they may not even realize it, but they’re building and developing […]
Fun at the fest
Enjoying a ride down the slide at the Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival in Union Grove Oct. 20 are (from left) Jay and Jaycee Austin, Abigayle Bonn, and Mike and Ivy Bonn. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
Grove selects temporary treasurer as busy tax season looms
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A retired Racine County staffer with expertise in finance-related matters will be keeping the Union Grove treasurer position warm in the coming months as village officials seek out a long-term replacement. At the urging of Village Administrator Mark Janiuk, the Village Board on Oct. 8 voted […]
Partnership puts students on a fast track
They earn certifications from Gateway while still in high school By Alex Johnson Correspondent For Burlington High School, a partnership with Gateway Technical College has some students on the fast track to finish school earlier, especially in the medical field. Medical programs include students who seek careers as an EMT, […]
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