By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington Co-op girls high school swim team won 10 of 11 events and routed Elkhorn 122-48 Sept. 12 in a Southern Lakes Conference meet at the Aurora Wellness Center in Burlington. The Aurora Wellness Center is the Demons’ home pool. Burlington Co-op consists […]
Sports & Other News
Union Grove’s Spang sparks comeback victory
Defense forces five turnovers including 3 picks By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Ten minutes was all the Union Grove football team needed. After limping through three quarters of football, the Broncos’ offense finally responded with 21 unanswered points to stun host Delavan-Darien 21-14 Friday Sept. 15. Broncos senior […]
Aldrich, Catholic Central football team remaining positive despite rough season
Martin Luther routs Catholic Central behind 35 first-quarter points By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] After another lopsided loss Friday night, the Catholic Central football team finds itself in unfamiliar territory. Despite decades of success including state championships, head coach Tom Aldrich’s squad is 0-5 and short-handed with injuries to […]
Four individuals, softball team named to Bronco Hall of Fame
A former teacher, three alumni and a state championship softball team will join 48 others in the Union Grove Union High School Bronco Hall of Fame. Former faculty member Thomas Czerniak, alumni William Klug, Jason Morgan and Ward Richter and the 2007 state softball championship team will be inducted into […]
Washington-Caldwell could tweak grading structure in years ahead
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A grading system touted in some education circles as increasing achievement and helping students hone in more closely on learning could soon make its way to the Washington-Caldwell School District. Superintendent Jill Saltzmann discussed a proposal to incorporate a standards-based grading system into the K-8 feeder […]
Aldermen to host listening sessions
First of informal gatherings is Saturday In an effort to better connect with the community, members of the City of Burlington Common Council will host two informal sessions, dubbed “Coffee with an Alderman,” this month. The sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 to 10 a.m. and Tuesday, […]
WEEK 6 FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Down to the nitty gritty
Burlington in must-win scenario against dangerous Jackson, Westosha There isn’t much room left for error in the 2017 high school football season. After Waterford continued its hot play last week to defeat Burlington, the Demons are reeling with two conference losses and may be in a must-win situation Friday […]
Grunze leads Waterford volleyball to rare win over Burlington
Five-game thriller marks milestone for Lady Wolverines By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Waterford girls volleyball coach Ashley Ingish doesn’t even know the last time her program beat Burlington. That’s how long it’s been since the Lady Wolverines knocked off their rivals, who have advanced to state four of the last […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
This week’s print edition of the Burlington Standard Press includes of front-page feature story on how Kelly Kahl, president of entertainment for CBS, keeps his Burlington roots close to his heart. Readers will also find stories about: • Why local Republican legislators believe the proposed Foxconn development will be transformational […]
Park work is a sight for sore eyes, mayor says
Work begins on turning eyesore into scout’s dream By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Work began this week on the conversion of a rundown former gas station site into a gateway park for the City of Burlington. Crews from Reesman’s excavating and landscaping were on site Monday and Tuesday, moving […]
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