On the court or in class, Shebeneck achieved at a high level By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing people notice about Kaysie Shebeneck, it’s the high level of achievement she’s demonstrated in a variety of endeavors. Put her on a volleyball court, and her ability to set […]
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A horse of a different color
A horse finds companionship among the cattle on the Oak Shade Farm in the Town of Spring Prairie Thursday. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Riding the rodeo circuit
Troy Lauffer leads a group of children through the obstacle course at the City of Burlington Police Department bike rodeo on Dodge Street Saturday. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Outstanding senior: Injury forced Reesman to re-evaluate
She found renewed purpose away from gymnastic mats By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For the longest time, Ashley Reesman’s life revolved around the sport of gymnastics. Since the age of 3, Reesman had worked at the sport, and as she entered her teenage years, she had her sights set on […]
Out to take a gander at the golf course pond
Several geese with fuzzy goslings in tow stretched their legs near a pond at Browns Lake Golf Course recently. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
New fire chief is eager to lead
Former volunteer with 32 years experience is city’s first full-time chief By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For new City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard, coming to Burlington is, in a sense, returning to his roots. Through a friend with a farm on the outskirts of town – and weekly […]
That’s it – we are outta here!
Graduates with the Class of 2013 at Burlington High School toss their caps in the air at the conclusion of commencement exercise at the school June 7. See the June 13 print edition of the Burlington Standard Press for more photos and a story on the graduates’ accomplishments and future […]
Catching a few zzzz’s
Cameron McLean, 1, snoozes while his relatives watch the annual Eighth Grade Recognition Ceremony at Karcher Middle School June 7. For more photos from the event see the June 13 print edition of the Burlington Standard Press. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Burlington’s great duckling rescue
Neighbors help momma duck get her babies to river By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer And the little peeps shall lead them. A woman walking her dog Monday afternoon found herself involved in the rescue of nine ducklings on Edward Street in Burlington – ducklings that were dropped 30 feet from […]
Vocalists put the pop in Karcher concert
Karcher Middle School eighth graders (from left) Zoe Endemann, Chloe Militzer and Chloe Olfs sing the Earth, Wind and Fire classic “September” Tuesday during the school’s 14th Annual Pops Concert. The concert featured performances from the seventh- and eighth-grade choruses, the vocal jazz ensemble and duet and solo acts. (Photo […]