Union Grove comes into game with unblemished record The football season reaches its halfway point this weekend. While conference favorites like Lake Geneva Badger and Union Grove continue to win and are undefeated at 2-0 in the Southern Lakes Conference, the young, sophomore-led Burlington Demons have won two in a […]
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Village relaxes sign regulations
Downtown businesses now have more leeway By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An effort touted as attracting new businesses and retaining existing ones in the heart of Union Grove’s commercial corridor is officially on the village’s books after a recent affirmative vote. The Village Board on Sept. 13 voted, 5-2, in support […]
Wolverines ready to party like it’s 2019
Traditional homecoming events planned for next week By Elena Leshok Contributor Nearly two years after the COVID-19 virus began to completely change our way of life, things are finally getting back to normal here in Waterford. With the return to a sense of normality, comes the return of Waterford Union […]
Catholic School clamps down on COVID outbreak
BCS shifts upper grades to virtual learning; mandates masks for two weeks By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Burlington Catholic School, Inc., a system comprised of two campuses, entered the school year like most other area schools – allowing students and staff to decide whether they want to wear masks for […]
Oktoberfest returns Saturday
Festival’s aim is to celebrate a season in transition By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Oktoberfest returns to the Chestnut Street Loop in downtown Burlington on Saturday after a successful inaugural run in 2020. The Oktoberfest event held for three consecutive Saturdays includes free German-inspired entertainment, such as dance performances from […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Those gathered in the student section at Burlington High School’s Don Dalton Stadium Friday – clad in the hard hats and neon yellow vests of their construction worker theme – weren’t born when terrorists attacked the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. They were precisely the souls local first […]
Mayor asks for patience with dam decision
Hefty says city must wait until study is complete By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief In a move that was reminiscent of Aaron Rodgers’ famous advice to Packers fans in 2014 – “R-E-L-A-X” – Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty called for calm from city residents as officials work to decide the […]
Prep preview: Surging Grove set for showdown with Waterford
The 2021 football season is well under way, and after three games, we are starting to see some clarity. Jakob Simmons is still running away with the league rushing title, but is he really? A newcomer has […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Twice in the past 10 months Burlington Area School District Board of Education members opted to suspend meetings and summon police to disperse the crowds after public comment periods crossed the line from constructive to unruly. Some of those who attended accused the board of unilaterally silencing their voices […]
Flight for Life wins approval for local base
Flight for Life medical transport service plans to be up and running from a new helicopter base at the Burlington Municipal Airport by late September, according to officials with the organization. The Burlington Common Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Flight for Life’s proposal, clearing the way for the plan. […]
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