BHS choir to present exclusive-rights performance Burlington High School will host its eighth annual Chocolate City Showcase show choir competition on Saturday. Preliminary performances begin at 7:35 a.m. and continue throughout the day, according to Penny Yanke, choral director at BHS. The finals are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. […]
Sports & Other News
Halftime adjustment lifts Union Grove over Waterford
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Sometimes the simplest of halftime adjustments make the difference. After watching his team give up six 3-pointers in the first half against Waterford, Broncos coach Dave Pettit told his team at halftime to stay on their feet when closing out on the Wolverine shooters. […]
Burlington wrestling wins Demon Invite
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] and Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent The Burlington wrestling team continued its dominance at its 31st annual Demon Invite Saturday. The Demons captured the crown, going 5-0 and having all 14 wrestlers earn a winning record. Undefeated wrestlers included Max Ehlen, who knocked off last year’s […]
New store hits the mark for Love Inc.
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 […]
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 […]
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