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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Repaving project will last until mid-August Work to replace pavement on the Highway 11 Burlington Bypass is slated to begin Tuesday, May 26. The project area will extend from the Highway 36 interchange on Burlington’s southwest side to the Highway 83 interchange on the city’s east side, according to the […]
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Starting catcher Christian Brenner began playing baseball 13 years ago with some of his teammates. Brenner, who has played four years for the Demons, said the long-time bonds have built strong chemistry. “As seniors, we have been playing together since little league,” he said. “We […]
Oliver Keen relaxes in a sea of stuffed animals when Union Grove Elementary School celebrated an online Spirit Week earlier this month. The event was meant to recognize the efforts of teachers and staff members as well as students and parents during this period of virtual learning due to coronavirus. […]
City poised to close street to accommodate outdoor dining By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Richard Lynch, of Burlington, calls the COVID-19 pandemic a catastrophic event for the restaurant and tavern industry. Lynch said the pandemic is unlike anything he has seen in his decades of experience as an industry executive. […]
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Dalton Damon, a middle infielder, loved how he and his teammates can reminisce about obscure details from their days as little leaguers. “We’ve all played together for a long time, so we can references to things that happened throughout our little league careers and everyone […]
Officials outline COVID-19 protocol at municipal center By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials have begun outlining efforts to slowly emerge from coronavirus restrictions with in-person government meetings and a reopening of the municipal building. To strike a balance of maintaining social distancing and conducting municipal-related business in person, the […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent There will be calls for social distancing, good hygiene and all of the other precautions that have become commonplace in the era of COVID-19. But plans are in motion for Waterford Union High School to hold an in-person Class of 2020 graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. […]
With the coronavirus pandemic still preventing full-scale cinema openings, Burlington’s Plaza Theater is planning to deliver movies outdoor style. Pop-Up Movies, a series of classic and newer movie titles, will begin this Saturday night on a two-story, inflatable movie screen erected across the street from the Milwaukee Avenue theater […]
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Standard Press plans to recognize senior student-athletes from all spring sports teams, which saw their seasons cut short because of COVID-19. Seniors from Burlington and Catholic Central high schools will be profiled in the next several weeks in the Standard Press as more seniors […]
Pitcher plans to continue playing at St. Norbert By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Christina Paleka, of Catholic Central High School, was one of the top pitchers in the Metro Classic Conference last season and earned first team All-Conference. Paleka fanned 117 hitters to finish third overall among MCC pitchers, according […]
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