Wife, mother to compete in national pageant in Florida By Vicky Wedig Editor A wife and mother of three girls from Waterford won this year’s Mrs. Wisconsin title. Michelle Weisheim, who competed in the state pageant for the fourth year, was awarded the crown and banner and will compete in […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Donation helps create handicap drop-off at Legion Hall
Community State Bank made a $1,000 donation to American Legion Post 171 recently as part of a larger plan to develop a drive-up that will provide better access to the building’s handicap entrance. “The idea originally came from Community State Bank’s president at one of their events at the American […]
Sneak a Peek pool event set
New aquatic center to host preview The Burlington Community Pool Board is offering area residents a chance to be among the first in to get a sneak peek at the new Burlington Community Aquatic Center. The volunteer board will host a “Sneak a Peek” fundraising event on May 12 from […]
Big ideas for downtown Burlington
Operator aims to make Mercantile Hall a center of attraction By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Wendy Lynch’s bustling business plan for Mercantile Hall at 425 N. Pine St., Burlington, could bring in more excitement after the city’s Common Council unanimously approved her petition seeking a Class B combination reserve liquor […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington voters go to the polls Tuesday and have races to decide for School Board, City Council and Town Board. Previews of each contested race along with interviews of the candidates can be found in this week’s edition of the Standard Press. Whether it’s the shaping of a new […]
NATIONAL WALKOUT DAY: Local students take action
Victims remembered, opposing viewpoints expressed on National Walkout Day By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] All eyes were on local high schools March 14 at 10 a.m. National Walkout Day, which honored the 17 victims of the Feb. 14 mass shooting at a Florida high school, ignited a movement among area […]
Dyer students present annual expo
Students partner with local businesses to learn about energy, health Students from Dyer Intermediate School on Thursday combined lessons in wellness, energy efficiency and business savvy at their annual Energy Expo and Health Fair. During the event, students in grades 4 through 6 acted as representatives of 13 local businesses. […]
Plans stall for proposed gas station, convenience store
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans for a Casey’s General Store in Union Grove along Highway 11 have hit snags from state authorities, but village officials in recent weeks revealed the company is still interested in operating a store within the community. At a Village Board meeting March 12, Trustee Jan […]
Student fun shines on Glow Night
Union Grove Elementary School students (from left) Courtney Fitzgerald, Mallory Woodworth, Olivia McClelland and Makayla Mackiewicz enjoy the school’s Glow Night earlier this month. Fifth through eighth grade students at the school played games and danced under black lights and disco balls during the event sponsored by the school’s student […]
Man charged for attempted rape at Burlington home
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for March 21 for an Illinois man charged with trying to have sex with a woman against her will in Burlington. Raymond Hernandez, 52, of Oswego, Ill., was charged March 12 in Racine County Circuit Court with attempted third-degree sexual assault, obstructing an officer and […]