Burlington coach had a chance to teach game in Europe By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Scott Staude is one of those special types of coaches. He not only has the pedigree of a great former player, but he’s also reached the pinnacle of his coaching craft with a state championship in […]
Sports & Other News
In this week’s Standard Press…
If there was any doubt of a pent-up need for additional COVID-19 testing in the area all anyone had to do was take a look at parking lot of Burlington High School early this week to convince them otherwise. Hundreds of cars snaked through the lot as members of […]
Prailes decides not to run
After a trying week, former alderman changes mind about challenging Vos A week after announcing his intention to run as a Democrat for the 63rd Assembly District seat currently held by Speaker Robin Vos, former Burlington alderman Bob Prailes has decided not to seek the position. In a statement released […]
Union Grove considers COVID-19 protocol
Officials consider procedures once Village Hall reopens By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While the Union Grove municipal center remains closed to the public into the foreseeable future, village officials are in the early stages of exploring protocol once Gov. Tony Evers lifts his Safer-at-Home order. At a meeting April 27, Village […]
Spruced up Dollar General receives narrow approval
Proposal has received mixed reaction throughout process By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A discount retail chain that has been aggressively expanding its footprint across the U.S. has officially taken root in Waterford after a pivotal vote from decision-makers. On a narrow 4-3 vote, the Village Board recently gave its support to […]
A higher level of service
City considers plan to allow Flight for Life ambulance at firehouse By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington Fire Department could take patient care to the next level under a proposed partnership with Flight for Life for paramedic intercept services. Flight for Life, a provider of critical air […]
In my opinion: Protests bring out the best and worst in society
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Most protests are designed to be law-abiding. People are allowed to do almost anything they want, right or wrong, for an allotted amount of time as a matter of free speech guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. These protest tend bring out the best and worst […]
County to open COVID-19 testing site in Burlington
Free drive-thru tests will be offered next week at Burlington High School People with COVID-19 symptoms will have the opportunity to be tested for the disease at a temporary drive-thru testing site at Burlington High School next week. The Central Racine County Health Department and the Racine County Emergency Operations […]
Demonstrators call on leaders to lift restrictions
But mayor says city won’t defy governor’s order By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Some motorists honked in support while others flashed obscene gestures at demonstrators demanding the state re-open the economy Saturday along Milwaukee Avenue in Burlington. The demonstration, or rally, called Re-Open Burlington was in opposition to Gov. Tony […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
They lined Milwaukee Avenue waving flags and holding signs with messages seeking liberty from Gov. Tony Evers’ public health orders. The protesters who showed up at Burlington’s Echo Park Saturday were clearly frustrated, but most also appeared unafraid of the threat that is the current coronavirus outbreak. Social distancing […]
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