Demons earn tough seed, open playoffs Friday at Burlington By Andrew Horschak Sports Correspondent Just like last year, the Burlington boys volleyball team will be entering the postseason as the Southern Lakes Conference champions. Unlike last year, though, the Demons were forced to share the crown. Celebrating Senior […]
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Washington-Caldwell officials finalize budget
School’s annual meeting is set for Oct. 29 By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a deadline for a final 2018-19 school year budget looming, officials in the Washington-Caldwell district recently discussed the final stretch in assembling the financial document. At a School Board meeting Oct. 15, Rachel Opgenorth, district bookkeeper and […]
The good witches
Annual Halloween get together keeps local women close By Jason Arndt Editor On the streets of New Orleans, Pamela Schroeder and some of her friends met a group of witches having lunch, and decided to bring the idea back to Burlington about two years ago. Schroeder, who has an affinity […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: And then there were 3
Mukwonago, East Troy, Waterford could all be underdogs Whoa. What happened last weekend? The Southern Lakes Newspapers coverage area began the 2018 WIAA high school football playoffs with a wealth of prospects, six teams spanning four divisions. But after Wilmot got upset, Burlington was shut out, Palmyra-Eagle fell and […]
Burlington to transform into Spooky City
Saturday event includes costume parade, trick or treating at downtown businesses By Jason Arndt Editor In downtown Burlington Saturday, there will be no shortage of entertainment, and plenty of candy for children at the 29th annual Spooky City celebration. Spooky City organizer Shad Branen, owner of Plaza Theater and WIN […]
Too much firepower: Brookfield blanks Burlington, but Demon football optimistic after consecutive postseasons
WIAA PLAYOFFS: Brookfield East 24, Burlington 0 Demons held to 3 yards per carry against elite Spartan defense By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] For 24 minutes Friday, Oct. 19, the Burlington Demons football team was poised for an upset. But only three plays later, Donovan Hunt made sure the host […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Robin Vos, the state Assembly speaker, is one of the three most powerful politicians in the state and usually cruises to victory when challenged in his Republican-leaning 63rd Assembly District. So what would possess a former City of Burlington alderman to play to role of David to Vos’ Goliath? […]
Burlington golf girls wrap up season at regionals
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It wasn’t the ideal conclusion to head coach Nick Schilleman’s first season as Burlington High School girls varsity golf coach. But on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Riverside Golf Course in Janesville, the Lady Demons learned valuable lessons of loyalty, hard work and participation despite missing […]
Parco fast tracks way to state golf
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent How many years of dedication to the sport does it take for a high school golfer to make it to state? For Union Grove sophomore golfer Veronica Parco it only took 18 months. Parco started playing golf in the summer after eighth grade just […]
Area trick or treat hours set
Here is a listing of trick or treat hours in area communities: Racine County The city and town of Burlington will have trick or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31. The Town of Dover will have trick or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. on […]
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