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.
Sports & Other News
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 […]
Tornado ripped through area 10 years ago
Rare, but powerful, winter storm packed winds up to 160 mph By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While residents braved blustery subzero temperatures entering 2018, Western Kenosha County experienced an entirely different scenario 10 years ago, when an EF-3 tornado ripped through the Town of Wheatland and surrounding areas. The tornado, […]
BREAKING: Burlington leading scorer, Winona State commit Klug out for season
Nagging injury turns out more serious, Burlington must change offense By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – According to Burlington head varsity basketball coach Steve Berezowitz, senior point guard Nick Klug will miss the remaining two months of the season due to injury. Klug, a Division 2 Winona State University […]
COACH OF THE YEAR: Milwaukee native Domagalski stresses family, friendship
Lady Broncos on pace for fourth consecutive SLC crown By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Growing up on Milwaukee’s south side, Rob Domagalski fondly remembers the historical architecture of St. Stanislaw church and the famous Allen Bradley clock tower. Now in his 18th year as a teacher and girls basketball […]
TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2017 – 7-15. Demon duo sets scoring standard, Burlington football returns to playoffs
Catholic Central volleyball makes history, Burlington baseball goes back-to-back By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] 7. Klug, Burling become scoring king, queen In the matter of a month, Burlington High School added two new names to its all-time ranks. First, in November, Jessa Burling became the girls basketball all-time leading scorer […]
A winning combination
Exaggeration, hunting earn title as top lie of 2017 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Combining two of Wisconsin’s time-honored traditions – hunting and exaggeration – proved to be a winning recipe for a Fond du Lac man. Dennis Mueller, of the central Wisconsin city at the foot of Lake […]
TOP STORIES OF 2017 – No. 1: Flood inundates area, causes millions in damage
The flood of July 2017 set records for the water that rose and the damage that befell the residents of the Burlington area. It will also long be remembered for the way it disrupted normal lives and livelihoods during an era when most people believe themselves to be insulated from […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
On Jan. 7 it will be 10 years ago that a rare and powerful winter tornado ripped through the Town of Wheatland, just south of Burlington, destroying 26 homes and damaging 100 others. Revisit the storm in a story and photo in this week’s Burlington Standard Press. You’ll also hear […]
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