Village officials explore ways to expedite task By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Should overtime be tapped to expedite snow plowing? What areas of Union Grove should receive top priority after a high-accumulating storm? These were among the questions a village committee hashed over at a recent meeting. After receiving a range […]
Sports & Other News
Town voters trim list of board candidates
Czaplewski, Fliss advance to April 6 election for Town Board By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Voters in the Town of Burlington advanced supervisor candidates Neal Czaplewski and Brian Fliss to the April 6 Spring Election in Tuesday’s lone local primary race, according to unofficial tallies from the Racine County Clerk’s […]
Hoffman found guilty of Wind Lake murder
New Berlin man changed plea to no contest at hearing this month Troy Hoffman was found guilty of killing Chad Bickler in Wind Lake in late 2019 after changing his plea to no contest in the murder charge against him. Racine County Circuit Court Judge Robert Repischak handed down the […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
It’s been nearly a year since a global coronavirus pandemic was declared and recent trends suggest the number of cases here is on a steady decline. Whether that trend is a function of the usual post-holiday winter hibernation or some other combination of factors remains to be seen. However, with […]
State superintendent race is on primary ballot
Lone local race is for supervisor post in Town of Burlington In addition to one local race, Tuesday’s primary election includes a statewide contest for all Wisconsin voters to trim the candidates for state superintendent of public schools. The lone local primary is for a seat on the Town of […]
Bart leads Waterford gymnasts over Jefferson
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Skyler Bart won three of four individual events and the all-around and led the Waterford Union High School gymnastics team to a 116.550-111.500 Southern Lakes Conference victory Jan. 5 at home against Jefferson. The Wolverines compete Saturday at home in the Southern Lakes Conference Varsity Tournament. […]
Broncos ready for playoff run
Union Grove girls earn top seed in WIAA regional By Tim Wester Correspondent After a dominating regular season, the Union Grove High School girls basketball team turns its attention to playoffs tonight. The Broncos, who are one of the top seeds in the WIAA Division 1 playoffs, host Muskego Friday, […]
A date with state
Wolverines qualify team, 3 individuals for tournaments By Chris Bennett Correspondent Six wrestlers did the work of 14 for Waterford Union High School Feb. 6 in a WIAA Division 1 sectional tournament at Brookfield East High School. As a result of their effort and perseverance the Wolverines are going to […]
Two tickets to Kaukauna
Bird, Koenen overcome toughest sectional to advance to state By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It’s on the mind of Burlington junior Andrew Karnes. As he stood silently, yet intently watched a match at Saturday’s Brookfield Sectional, he couldn’t help but act a bit down, knowing he wasn’t going to advance to […]
BASD plans to move administrative offices
Swap could cost as much as $1.5 million, officials estimate By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District advanced plans to relocate its district office to the district-owned building at 209 Wainwright Avenue following approval from the School Board Monday. The building is adjacent to Karcher Middle School […]