As the parents of the student referenced in the recent Standard Press articles regarding the rumored threat at Burlington High School we felt that more details are needed about the situation and how it was handled. We think the district failed to mention important information leading up to the posting […]
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Wisconsin ends 2012 with 601 traffic deaths
Wisconsin ended 2012 with 601 traffic deaths, which was 36 more, or about 6 percent higher, than 2011 and two more than the previous five-year average, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Traffic fatalities in Wisconsin last year also ended four consecutive years of fewer than […]
Just the fax, ma’am
2012 champion lie relies on an old standby with a modern twist By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Ditzy secretaries have long been fodder for jokes so it’s no surprise this year’s World Champion Liar found a winning combination by relying on that tried-and-true formula with a bit of a […]
Idea to replace WSD with a new utility district mulled
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Preliminary talks are underway to possibly replace the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) with a newly formed utility district. The idea is “only in preliminary discussion, it’s for evaluation purposes only. It’s fluid and will likely change as efficiencies are identified and refined,” cautioned Dan […]
Demon grapplers fifth at Mid-States tourney
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Minus one of its top wrestlers, the Burlington High School wrestling squad placed fifth at the Mid-States Wrestling Classic held Friday and Saturday at UW-Whitewater. The team had gone into the event hoping for a top-three finish, but was without the services of Ben Hornickle. […]
Athletes of the Week for Jan. 4, 2012
Male Co-Athletes of the Week Josh Bird, Burlington High School wrestling: The BHS freshman got the attention of Wisconsin wrestling in a big way last week, winning the 120-pound title at the Mid-States wrestling tournament. Bird, who just dropped from 126 to 120 pounds that week, won his first two […]
From Out in Right Field: 2012 offered a lot of opportunities for growth
SourceURL:file://localhost/Volumes/Front%20Pages/STANDARD%20PRESS/Copy/SP%201’3’13/6/All%201’4%20Jen%20column.doc When you look back on 2012 and the seasons it provided for area sports teams, there were certainly a lot of positives. Strictly from a championship standpoint, the victories by the Burlington High School and Catholic Central High School girls volleyball teams at the WIAA state meet – […]
Wrestling like a Demon
Burlington High School’s Brody Fitzpatrick (left) battles his way to a third-place finish at 138 pounds at the Mid-States wrestling tournament at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater last week. (Photo by Bob Mischka)
Eagle eye
A bald eagle perches in a tree in Burlington at the confluence of the Fox and White rivers. Bald eagles have been spotted regularly in the area during the winter months, presumably because the open water near the White River dam provides a suitable spot for cold-weather fishing. (Photo by […]
Nine candidates seek School Board seats
Nine candidates declared their intent to run for two available seats on the Burlington Area School District Board of Education local School Board by Wednesday’s filing deadline. The list includes: • Larry Anderson, inc. • Jim Bousman • Andrew Endl • Julie Koldeway • Susan Kessler • Eugene Lindemann • […]
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