Superintendent ‘very confident’ in plan for school year By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Following a pattern at Waterford’s K-8 feeder districts, high school officials recently outlined their plans for a “mask optional” start to the school year, which began Sept. 1. Superintendent Luke Francois discussed several aspects of WUHS’ kickoff of […]
Sports & Other News
2-0 Toppers set to open league play
CCHS coming off shutout of Shoreland Lutheran By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The unbeaten Catholic Central High School football team hosts Brookfield Academy (1-1) at 7 p.m. Friday night to open Midwest Classic Conference action. Toppers coach Tom Aldrich said Brookfield has a good quarterback and will provide a stiff challenge. […]
Aquatic Center made a big splash in 2021
Facility had a banner season for attendance By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Jeanne Otter, director of the Burlington Community Aquatic Center, described the 2021 season in one word: Fabulous. The Aquatic Center, which saw limited attendance in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reportedly brought in 46,420 people through Saturday […]
COVID hospitalizations spike in area
Increase is largely among unvaccinated, Advocate Aurora official says By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Advocate Aurora Health on Tuesday reported a sharp increase in hospital admissions for COVID-19 in the last week primarily because of the more infectious delta variant among unvaccinated people. The health care provider, which is the […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
When COVID-19 shut down most activities in the summer of 2020, the Burlington Community Aquatic Center was one of the few community pools to open in the area. Still, with reduced attendance, people worried what impact the restricted season would have on the non-profit operation’s bottom line. The good […]
Pigskin prognosticator returns
Big performances highlight first week, who will win in Week 2? It’s something I started when I began covering Burlington sports in 2013, and it has ruffled some feathers but also piqued interest… The one and only prediction column. Every week in the football season, I try to give you […]
Highway C to close for repaving
Racine County Public Works plans to close a stretch of Highway C (Spring Street) in the Village of Yorkville on Monday, Aug. 30, for pavement replacement. The portion of highway, which runs from the Ives Grove intersection with Highway 20 on the east to the Highway 45 intersection on […]
The circus is coming
The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus rolls into Waterford for two performances on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Ten Club Park. Show times are 2 and 4:30 p.m. The circus will be performed under a big top tent. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $8 for seniors and […]
Little League, big results
Two local teams honored for state title game efforts By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Fire trucks blaring sirens roared through downtown Burlington Monday to celebrate the special achievements of two Little League teams. The teams, according to Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty, produced remarkable seasons resulting in state championship appearances in […]
Broncos scramble to find opponent for Friday
Racine Park pulls out due to COVID concerns; Union Grove to play in Illinois Racine Park High School cancelled its non-conference football game at Union Grove Friday because of reported COVID-19 concerns on the Panthers roster. But the Broncos found another opponent, according to the Union Grove Facebook page, […]
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