By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Washington-Caldwell and other nearby school districts will not pursue a joint health insurance cooperative — at least not any time soon, based on information shared at a meeting this week. District Administrator and Principal Jill Saltzmann has been providing the School Board with monthly updates on […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Guess who’s coming to dinner?
Mayor to host family displaced by fire for Christmas dinner By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty is expecting some special guests for Christmas this year. Hefty has invited the family of Robert Glashagel and Roszette Burkhart and their five children to enjoy a holiday meal in […]
Live Nativity is set for 49th year
The English Settlement United Methodist Church will present the 49th annual Christmas in the Barn on Sunday at the John and Cindy Squire Farm at 26715 Church Rd., Burlington. This free living Nativity service features members of the church reenacting the Christmas Story on Christmas Eve. The audience will be […]
In this week’s Westine Report…
Racine County has had 35 confirmed drug overdose deaths in 2017 and county officials are looking to make someone pay. The county will join neighboring Kenosha County and dozens of other Wisconsin counties in filing a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers following County Board approval Tuesday. This is among the lead […]
City offers severance to departing dispatchers
Two of the five accept other jobs within the city By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two months after the City of Burlington Common Council voted to join Racine County Communications Center for police and fire dispatching, members authorized the final pieces of the puzzle Tuesday, when they approved separation agreements […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The City of Burlington on Tuesday finalized agreements extended to three of their five soon-to-be laid off dispatchers. The trio will receive severance pay commensurate with their years of service to the city. The other two dispatchers have accepted other jobs within the city. That is the lead story in […]
Library director to step down in February
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Pamela Belden, director of the Waterford Public Library, is closing a chapter in her professional life. The Village Board discussed and reviewed Belden’s planned retirement, set for Feb. 16, at a recent meeting. Her letter was included in the board packet. “Please know this has been […]
Without a home for the holidays
Community steps up to help family displaced by fire By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A Burlington couple and their five children will spend the holidays in hotel after they were displaced by a fire in their home Dec. 6. The good news, however, is that all seven members – […]
VIDEO: Ice sculptor discusses his project for Burlington’s Ice Festival
Ice sculptor Gary Richter talks about his Dickens-themed sculpture as deadline approaches for the contest held at Burlington’s Wehmhoff Square Saturday. Area residents may view the sculptures at the downtown park as long as weather allows. The sculptures will be illuminated at night. For more photos and coverage of the […]
Tree cutting leaves bike trail bare
Alderman concerned transmission company went too far in trimming vegetation By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Recent work to remove trees and brush under electrical transmission lines along the Seven Waters Bike Trail in Burlington have transformed the look of the trail – and not for the better, a city […]
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