By Dan Truttschel Correspondent When Rachael Seils began with the City of Burlington Police Department eight years ago, she knew where she wanted her next step to be. She had an eye on becoming an investigator – and when that opportunity opened up, she jumped at the chance. And a […]
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Village asked to assist with Graham Library maintenance
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a proposed cost-saving maneuver, officials overseeing the Graham Public Library have asked for municipal assistance within village hall for maintenance related projects on a recurring basis. Members of the Graham Public Library Board sent the Village Board a letter about maintenance needs at the Union […]
Sentencing delayed in sex assault case
Local man is already convicted of same charge in Kenosha County By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Although Douglas Richmond did not enter a formal plea as originally scheduled on April 30, the 42-year-old former teacher convicted of having sex with a student in Kenosha County could face a similar fate […]
Bark for Life
Marha Mehring shows her dog, Kai, some affection during the Bark for Life walk on April 22 at Waterford High School. The event raised $6,200 for the fight against cancer. For a full story and more photos from the event see the May 4 edition of the Waterford Post.
Shock value
Well-preserved hearse earns local man a spot on Discovery TV show By Dan Truttschel Correspondent What grew from a simple interest has turned into somewhat of an obsession for Waterford’s Rocky Fluegge. And he admits it’s a bit on the odd side. Maybe even morbid. Fluegge is a full-time car […]
City Council rejects senior center lease
Aldermen don’t favor rent-free pact for 2018 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After several months of negotiating a lease agreement with Burlington Senior Center officials, the Burlington Common Council rejected the proposal at Tuesday’s meeting. The sticking point of the agreement, according to District 3 Alderman Jon […]
Numbers down for Clean Sweep
But process went smoothly, according to city official By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Hundreds of area residents disposed of hazardous household waste including chemicals, drugs and electronics during the annual Clean Sweep event held at the City of Burlington Public Works facility on Saturday. Seven area communities joined forces […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The Burlington Senior Center has been in its new facility since February, but the group that runs it still does not have a lease with the City of Burlington. That saga took a dramatic turn Tuesday when the Common Council rejected a proposed lease recommended by city staff that […]
Picking up the pieces
Herda Farms afflicted by fire Tuesday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The sooner a local family can clean up after Tuesday’s devastating fire, the easier they can put the painful experience behind them, and start the healing process. Herda Farms, owned by the same family since 1908, was afflicted with […]
Community prayer breakfast is Thursday
Burlington’s sixth annual prayer breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, May 3, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave. Tickets, at $10 per person, will be available at the door. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Non-perishable food items will be collected for a local food pantry. […]
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