Sharpshooting Burlington High School guard Joey Berezowitz was named Athlete of the Year among boys basketball players in the Southern Lakes Conference. The senior established a new career scoring record at BHS this season. Berezowitz was one of 10 Burlington winter athletes honored by their respective sports. The BHS […]
Sports & Other News
City eyes full upgrade for Maryland Ave.
Council poised to OK plan for sidewalks, bike lanes, trail By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Common Council will consider awarding a bid to Wanasek Corporation, of Burlington, for the 2021 Street Improvement program with Maryland Avenue reconstruction as the primary project. Wanasek, according to Director of Public Works […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
It’ll be more than a year since local students in grades 7-12 attended Burlington Area School District classes with all their classmates when full in-person classes resume April 6. The decision to return fully – made by the School Board on a 5-2 vote Monday – comes with concerns and […]
Mayor proposes task force to address race relations
Consultant would help officials identify problems, seek solutions By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty said she bristles each time she reads a newspaper story or social media post in which someone labels Burlington a racist community. “I have rejected that from the beginning,” Hefty said when […]
Late collapse ends Demons’ season
Crucial injury, turnovers down the stretch bounce team from playoffs By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Dane Kornely turned into perhaps the most important player on the Burlington basketball team since Feb. 1. Just ask Mukwonago – or Muskego. Drive east on Highway 50, stop in Paddock Lake, and walk up to […]
District’s attorney handles probe of BHS teacher
Officials want third party to investigate claims, ensure due process By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Burlington High School teacher Jeff Taff, already under investigation for an alleged inappropriate lesson plan, faces a new accusation and remains on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave. The accusations, according to Burlington Area School District officials, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty acknowledges that, like most communities, Burlington has residents who may be racist, but she said the Burlington she knows is a welcoming and inclusive community with a long history of helping people of color dating back to the days of the Underground Railroad. However, Hefty […]
WUHS set for students to return full time
School shifting away from hybrid instruction on March 2 By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After hashing through a range of considerations, including the latest COVID-19 positive statistics and health guidance, Waterford Union High School officials have opted to revert back to full in-person instruction. At the cusp of the holiday season, […]
Near-perfect effort sends gymnasts to state
Burlington-Badger team surprises with effort in sectional meet By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It hasn’t been the easiest of seasons for the Burlington-Badger gymnastics squad. Normally a state tournament staple, the team and head coach Andrea Chart have had to deal with losing a lot of their best athletes to the […]
A time to heal
Family finds closure with cold-case homicide conviction By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Zachary Zdroik was only a youngster when he found out his mother, Juanita, was murdered and left on the side of a Village of Raymond road 21 years ago. Zdroik, now 34, admits he didn’t talk about his […]