Tall Tales was unable to over come logistics issues By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For the second time in three years, the Tall Tales Music Festival in downtown Burlington has been canceled, organizers announced. The decision, according to a Facebook post, comes as organizers attempted to coordinate logistics. “This is […]
Sports & Other News
Driver charged with injuring deputy pleads guilty to five of seven charges
A Racine man accused of severely injuring a Walworth County sheriff’s deputy who was deploying stop sticks in the Town of Spring Prairie on Aug. 1 pleaded guilty April 25 to five of the seven charges against him. A status conference is scheduled for Aug. 3 for Tony Perales, 26, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
For years the Burlington Area School District has been able to avoid what many other school district in the state haven’t – going to a referendum to seek funds to cover operational expenses. That string of avoidance may come to an end this year, however, as district officials seek […]
The full package
Player of the Year Klein’s pitching, bat, leadership make her special By Chris Bennett Correspondent The players with the most love for the game and who work the hardest are often found at the end of the bench. They’re on every team, in every sport, at every school. Their zest […]
Aspiring firefighter
A firefighter shows a boy how to hold a fire hose during the Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department Pancake Breakfast and Safety Day on July 10. Along with breakfast, the event also included a silent auction, raffles, demonstrations by the fire and EMS departments, a motorcycle safety display, fire trucks […]
Balloonfest returns to Waterford Saturday
Hot air balloon lovers will have to rise early Saturday, July 16, to witness the launch of several colorful balloons at the start of Waterford’s Balloonfest. Weather permitting, the launch window is 6 to 7:30 a.m. at Waterford Union High School, 611 W. Main Street. The daylong Balloonfest returns to […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
He lived his formative years in the Burlington area and moved on to become one of the most well-respected character actors in Hollywood. Gregory Itzin, who died July 8 at 74, left an indelible mark wherever he went and is now being remembered for his talent and graciousness. The […]
Freedom-loving firefighters
A long line of fire vehicles travel down Main Street during the annual July 4 parade in Union Grove. (Photo Chad Hensiak)
We’re officially full-blown ‘soccer moms’
OK, this headline is a bit misleading. It’s actually softball. We’re softball moms. Well, a softball mom and dad. Erin and I experienced our first, full-blown youth sports tournament last month at Burlington High School. I must say, it was awesome. Despite rain that forced us to play the […]
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