Traveling nurse from area helps tackle COVID-19 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Paige Wightman’s eyes have seen realities of COVID-19 and the toll the virus takes on patients while working as a traveling registered nurse. Wightman, a 2009 Burlington High School graduate, has spent nearly two months in a COVID-19 […]
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Senior Snapshot: Gracie Peterson
Demons’ infielder says ‘cherish every moment’ 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. Coaches, senior student-athletes, parents and athletic directors are welcome to reach out to the Standard Press by […]
Auxiliary hopes poppies bloom online
Traditional annual veterans fundraiser scratched by coronavirus By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief To organizer Elaine Phelps the annual American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day fundraiser in Burlington means much more than the relatively modest $3,100 it raised in 2019. “It’s a sign that we’re still Americans and we still stand […]
Senior Snapshot: Cora Anderson
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 the COVID-19 outbreak. Coaches, senior student-athletes, parents and athletic directors are welcome to reach out to the Standard Press by emailing [email protected] for suggestions. […]
Local governments haven’t imposed their own restrictions
Area leaders urge caution, but continue to look to state for guidance on COVID-19 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Three Racine County governmental leaders have no immediate plans to impose their own set of rules on residents and business now that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the […]
COVID-19 testing draws a crowd
National Guard conducts coronavirus testing in school parking lot By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Wisconsin National Guard, in partnership with multiple health departments, have ramped up free drive-thru testing for COVID-19 statewide including a stop at Burlington High School. The Burlington site, which saw more than 300 people tested […]
Staude takes love of baseball overseas
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 […]
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 […]