It’s been nearly six months since the April election and talk of incorporation became a campaign issue in the race for an open seat on the Town of Burlington Board of Supervisors. During the spring election cycle, Town Board candidate (now Supervisor) Barb Ruud, said incorporation should be considered […]
Sports & Other News
Show your colors!
Pick up a copy of the two latest editions of the Burlington Standard Press and show your support for the local teams by displaying the commemorative homecoming posters supporting the Catholic Central High School Hilltoppers and the Burlington High School Demons. The CCHS poster was included with the Sept. 13 […]
Burlington’s Berry honored by his former school
He served community on City Council, School Board After Norris “Jack” Berry graduated from Wilmot Union High School in 1945, he enlisted in the United States Army, and later moved to the City of Burlington to become a dedicated servant to the community. For his efforts and steady involvement, Berry […]
Waterford football streamrolls Burlington, sits alone atop Southern Lakes Conference
Wolverines overpower Demons in 2nd half, Burlington suffers 1st loss By Chris Bennett [email protected] The Southern Lakes Conference title is in plain sight for the Waterford Union High School football team. The Wolverines scored 28 second-half points and beat Burlington 42-14 Friday in a SLC game at Waterford. Waterford […]
Former NFL, Dallas Cowboys star visits high school football practice
Toppers greeted by Wisconsin native Doug Free By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The Catholic Central football players enjoyed a rare treat Tuesday afternoon at the St. Mary’s practice field. Lincoln Street buzzed with whispers of a guest speaker, and the school’s principal was on hand. It wasn’t your average motivational […]
WEEK 5 FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Never forget, 9/11
– We are sharing personal stories from our 9/11 experience this week in honor of Tuesday’s 17th anniversary of 9/11. Here’s an excerpt from me, Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk I vividly recall waking about 10 a.m. to prepare to commute to UW-Waukesha my freshman year back in 2001, […]
Waterford soccer starts season on right foot
Kickers keep winning By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Waterford overcame a second-half deficit and won 3-2 Sept. 4 in non-conference boys high school soccer match at Waukesha North. The Wolverines beat Milwaukee South Division 3-0 Aug. 3 in a non-conference match at Waterford. Waterford opened Southern Lakes Conference play […]
Lois leads title-hungry Grove volleyball
Broncos hoping to contend for SLC crown By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Soon after the two-day UW-Whitewater Invitational, Union Grove girls volleyball coach Anne Sireno asked the tournament selection committee if Karlee Lois would make the all-tournament team. Their response was simply, “MVP.” Lois was the resounding choice for […]
Catholic Central volleyball enjoys road court advantage
Lady Toppers host Martin Luther, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. By Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent You can argue that the girls volleyball schedule for the Burlington Catholic Central team is a bit unfair going into the first two weeks of the season. The Hilltoppers played their first two contests on the […]
Council grants ADA restroom exemption
Resale shop faces hardship in upgrading restroom, owners say By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Common Council, faced with slippery slope, decided on a 5-2 vote to grant a petition to delay required installation of a handicap-accessible restroom for 2 Fancie Gals at Tuesday’s meeting. The owners of the […]