Director says facility better serves agency’s mission By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although Love Inc.’s new household goods store and donation center has been open a little more than a week, Executive Director Barbara Howard said she believes it will be a boon to the independent social service agency’s […]
Sports & Other News
TEAM OF THE YEAR: Burlington volleyball overcomes adversity, captures state glory
Lady Demons win 3rd title in 7 years By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Not too much more can be said about the 2017 Burlington girls varsity volleyball team. Dealt a hand of young players, with only two seniors receiving major minutes, the campaign was off to a rocky start with […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Last month, City of Burlington planners told representatives of Casey’s General Store to go back to the drawing board and return with an upgraded design for their convenience store and gas station that better matched other buildings in the area. Casey’s officials did just that and were rewarded with a […]
VIDEO: Project superintendent provides update on aquatic center construction
In this video shot Dec. 20, Project Superintendent Skip Hegeman of Scherrer Construction gives a tour of the construction site and offers on update on the progress of the project.
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Burling leads by example, makes hoops history
Burlington senior shined in cross country, basketball, soccer By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Described as a motivated self-starter by her parents, Burlington High School senior Jessa Burling excels at everything she tries. “I love challenges, so sports are a great way to experience that,” said Burling, who leads the Demons […]
Yorkville voters to decide on incorporation in April
Referendum largely in response to Foxconn-related development pressures By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Town of Yorkville could become an incorporated community known as the Village of Yorkville this spring, depending on voter input. Yorkville’s three town supervisors on Jan. 2 voted unanimously in favor of a resolution that sets the […]
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: The choice is Chapman
Two-sport star will play college baseball, also a rare football talent By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent In an age when many high school athletes are focusing on one sport, Waterford dual-sport athlete Aaron Chapman thumbs his nose at the new trend. Chapman’s dual-sport experience starts in the spring with […]
Frozen tushes – rising assets
Shelley Massman (right) prepares to jump into icy Tichigan Lake on Jan. 1 for the Tush Dip, which raises money for the Tichigan Lake Fireworks for the Fourth of July. The event, organized by What About Linda’s, raised $6,774. Massman is credited with raising $5,000 of that total.
Rochester to act on rezoning linked to Casey’s proposal Monday
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A Rochester panel last week backed a technical document that serves as a first step in the potential arrival of Casey’s General Store to a high-profile spot within the village. The Plan Commission on Jan. 3 recommended adopting a resolution that would incorporate changes into the […]
City’s growth plan takes shape
Residential parcels may be first in line for development By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief City of Burlington planners have staked the community’s future growth on a new plan that mixes industrial, commercial and residential development along the Highway 83 corridor on the city’s south side. City Administrator Carina Walters […]
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