A Burlington attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for six months in a ruling by the state Supreme Court for what the Office of Lawyer Regulation termed a pattern of misconduct and incompetence. The court agreed in its decision filed Dec. 12 that Suzanne M. Smith committed […]
Sports & Other News
Christmas presents arrive just in time for Green Bay Packers
BURLINGTON – Stephen A. Smith, a television personality with ESPN, sums up Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers perfectly. Week in and week out on his show, First Take, Smith calls Rodgers a “baaaaaaad man.” And just about every time he does, his co-host and classic naysayer Skip Bayless, […]
Kane Street neighborhood added to historic register
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Owners of 140 historic homes and other structures in Burlington’s Kane Street neighborhood are now eligible for state tax credits awarded for exterior rehabilitation and upkeep of their buildings. The City of Burlington and the Racine County Economic Development Corp. jointly announced late last […]
BEST OF 2013: Southern Lakes Newspapers amps up website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Two Facebook pages, YouTube site launched By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It was a big year for Facebook, Twitter and videos here at the Burlington Standard Press. On Jan. 11, we launched the Burlington Standard Press Facebook page. Through Dec. 23, it is up to 689 likes. Then, new Sports […]
TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2013: Mark Taylor, Josh Bird among names in the news
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor 3. Remembering Mark Taylor The Dec. 9 death of Mark Taylor rocked the city. A well-loved family man, Taylor was big in area youth sports and the Taylors are a well-known family in the community. A selfless go-getter, Taylor embodied the “go big […]
City, town close to saving cemetery association
Committee agrees in concept to infuse cash, maintain grounds By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials from the city and town of Burlington, along with representatives from the Burlington Cemetery Association, have reached a tentative agreement on a plan to put the independent association on the path to financial health. […]
Top Sports Stories of 2013, #2: Parent threatens coach during ‘out-of-control’ meeting
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It isn’t a story for the faint of heart. It was a real threat, from a parent to a coach, and it was serious. Former Big Foot football coach Rodney Wedig went into a seemingly normal meeting with a parent about his that […]
Top Sports Story of 2013: Burlington head football coach resigns
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It’s something that hadn’t happened in 12 years, and it changes the landscape of city football. Hans Block recently stepped down as the Burlington High School head football coach, and, according to sources, there have already been multiple applications. Block’s […]
Mayor expects news on hospital’s future soon
City will examine options once Aurora announces plans for Burlington area By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Bob Miller said Monday he’s hopeful the city will have some indication in the next two weeks from Aurora Health Care regarding long-term plans for Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. “That […]
Fire department offers free smoke detectors
Program includes installation in city residences By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief During his firefighting career, City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard has had the unfortunate experience of working the scenes of several fatal fires. One, in particular, remains lodged in his mind. “It was a fire on a […]
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