Walworth County Division of Public Health announced Wednesday that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Walworth County. The person recently traveled domestically and at the recommendation of Walworth County Division of Public Health, voluntarily self-isolated upon returning to the community. The Division of Public Health said no additional […]
Sports & Other News
In this week’s Standard Press…
In the matter of a few days, life as we know it has gone from routine and carefree to restricted and anxious. That’s the calling card of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Only time will tell if the social isolation rules and guidelines imposed by public health officials will be […]
Girls basketball: Waterford girls fight to the end
Girls drop sectional semifinal By Chris Bennett Correspondent There is more to be learned about the character of a program in defeat than in victory. Coach Dena Brechtl praised fans and the community in the wake of the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team’s 68-46 loss to Waukesha West […]
Boys basketball: Palesse, West too much for stunned Demons
Long winning streak halted By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Coming into a March 7 WIAA Division 2 regional final, Burlington head coach Steve Berezowitz and his players were well aware of the dangerous Waukesha West Wolverines. Despite West earning a lower seed than Burlington, which meant the game was played on […]
A sibling for (nearly) all seasons
Lentz triplets contribute to Grove athletic programs By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two sisters, one brother and all three are senior student-athletes attending Union Grove High School. The Lentz triplets – Abby, Allison and Christian – have each played a role for the Bronco athletic program. While Abby begins her […]
Schools to close next week
Burlington schools are slated to be closed on Monday The Burlington Area School District will be closed Monday and schools throughout the state must close by Wednesday and remain closed until April 6 under a mandate issued by Gov. Tony Evers late Friday afternoon. Burlington Area School District Superintendent Stephen […]
County logs its first case of COVID-19
Person, now in home quarantine, had travelled internationally Racine County has its first case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The Central Racine County Health Department made the announcement Friday afternoon. The person was exposed while traveling internationally and is currently isolated at home, according to the health […]
Gateway will migrate to online instruction
Technical college cancels traditional classes March 16 to 18 Gateway Technical College, which has campuses in Burlington and Elkhorn, has canceled classes March 16 to March 18, all campus events March 16 through April 13 and all college-related international and out-of-state trips until April 30, the school announced Friday morning. […]
Home and Garden Show postponed
The annual Home and Garden Show hosted by the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce and scheduled for Saturday has been postponed out of concern related to the spread of the coronavirus. Jan Ludtke, executive director of the organization, said in an email the decision was made in accordance with recommendations […]
County declares public health emergency
Residents urged to limit non-essential gatherings, develop household plan The Central Racine County Health Department, which also serves communities in Western Racine County, has advised residents to follow state and federal guidelines in response to the health threat caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Both the state and the county declared […]