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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      In its inaugural year, the Burlington Community Aquatic Center prospered and far exceeded expectations, with a reported attendance of more than 38,000. That figure is all the more impressive when compared to the final year of the former pool, which produced fewer than 5,000 visits. Aquatic Center Director Jeanne […]

Burlington

Options limited for blighted property

City to start discussions in the fall By Jason Arndt Staff Writer As the City of Burlington regains control of a blighted property on Pine Street from Racine County, the next step for the Common Council is to decide what its best use will be, according to City Administrator Carina […]

Burlington

New school would bring changes to music program

Some concerned about new grade configuration By Alex Johnson Correspondent Big changes could come to the Burlington Area School District music department should the community vote in favor of the referendum package on Nov. 6. Those changes have raised concerns for teachers, parents, and Music Matters, a non-profit group that […]

Burlington

Storeowner leaves her retail sole behind

Brensinger will close Burlington Footwear on Saturday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Mary Brensinger has fitted many customers with comfortable shoes in her 34 years as owner of Burlington Footwear. Her tenure in the shoe business will end on Saturday, when she will close the downtown Burlington store, which has […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      A Rochester man is charged with reckless injury and endangerment after he allegedly stabbed his mother at their home Saturday. The man, 41, who at one point swung a machete at his mom, according to the criminal complaint, told investigators he had been on an alcohol drinking bender and […]