Foundation looks to place signs recognizing late Packer backer By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Signs paying homage to an influential Union Grove Packer backer could soon be installed at multiple entry points into the village. Representatives of the GoFrankGo Foundation, an organization established to keep the memory of the late Frank […]
Sports & Other News
Rochester approves four-lot residential site
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Nearly 25 acres of currently vacant land in Rochester is set to become a four-lot housing development after village officials gave a series of pivotal votes to see the project through to the finish line. The Village Board on Jan. 5 voted in favor of an […]
Learning to skate
Katie Johnson holds her daughter Mila’s hand as she learns to skate at the Village of Waterford’s ice rink in Ten Club Park. The rink is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily with hockey permitted between 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Skate Shack, which offers free skate […]
Primary slated for School Board seats
Former board president drops out of race By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Voters in the Burlington Area School District will have a chance to cast ballots in a primary election next month after seven residents, including two incumbents, filed for candidacy seeking two seats on the Board of Education. Additionally, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
A Burlington alderman’s attempt to provide another dam removal option for consideration by his colleagues on the City Council appeared to find little traction Tuesday. While the other alderman politely received Shad Branen’s presentation, members of the public were not so kind – including a woman who called the plan […]
Topper boys earn first victory
Catholic Central gets revenge on rival, honors state tourney teams By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With a bunch of champions in the house, the will to win was at an all-time high for the Catholic Central boys basketball team Saturday night. Couple that with the chance to gain revenge on rival […]
Dancing queens
BHS dance team captures third straight conference crown By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Winning conference is becoming a trend with the Burlington High School Dance team. And the funny thing is that up until 2019, the Lady Demons had never even won a Southern Lakes Conference championship. Those days are long […]
Planners OK gun store in former Pharmacy Station
Two planners object to its proximity to school By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The former Pharmacy Station building on South Pine Street in Burlington will serve a new purpose as a gun store under a conditional use permit and site plan application approved Tuesday by the Plan Commission on a […]
Burling to retire as BHS principal
Longtime educator hailed as an advocate for students By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington High School Principal Eric Burling sent his own three children through the school he runs along with thousands of other students he also considers his kids. “He is one of the most loyal, humble, and […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Most people in the Burlington area remember the St. Francis Friary as a place of beauty, peace and history. That’s why it was jarring for many to learn this week that the sprawling complex on Burlington’s north side is at the heart of a proposal that would bring 182 […]
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