Area residents will have a chance to congratulate the 2017 WIAA Division 1 state girls volleyball champion Burlington Demons Monday evening during a parade and program in the heart of the city. The parade — with members of the team riding in fire engines and emergency vehicles — is scheduled […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Taking the community’s pulse
WGSD sends survey to residents as questions about Fox River, other schools loom By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As a precursor to potentially big changes, school officials in the Waterford Graded district are attempting to cast as wide a net as possible and hear from residents about improvements that could cost […]
Murder trial hinges on self-defense
Attorney says accused was gathering evidence, defending self from abuser By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A trial that began in Walworth County this week – featuring a victim and a defendant with ties to the Burlington area – will hinge on accusations of child porn and a […]
Fresh start for Love Inc.
New building viewed as a boon for agency’s mission By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Of all the benefits Love Inc. will gain as it moves a portion of its operations into a new space at 401 Milwaukee Ave., the most valuable will be better control and handling of donated […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The Burlington High School girls volleyball team is headed to state (again!) and independent social service agency Love Inc. is beginning the transition to a new facility on Milwaukee Avenue in Burlington. These are just two the stories readers will find in Thursday’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. Here’s […]
School shooting threat determined to be a hoax
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office has labeled a social media post threatening a shooting at Union Grove High School to be a hoax. A 14-year-old girl, who is a student at the school, was questioned by investigators and allegedly admitted to altering an Instagram post showing a person wearing a […]
Gear to get out and play
Volunteer Abigail Siok (left) helps fit Nelly Glashagel, 2, with a coat for the winter season during the Get Out and Play event held Oct. 19 at St. Mary Grade School in Burlington. The event, financed by local businessman Frank Cannella, outfitted 110 local children with winter gear. Cannella worked […]
Board to decide whether to charge non-profits for use of school buildings
Current policy allows groups to use facilities without charge By Alex Johnson Correspondent The full School Board is scheduled to decide next month whether local non-profit groups that have a reciprocal relationship with the Burlington Area School District will be charged to use school facilities for events and functions ranging […]
Getting out of the gas business
Longtime station will focus on service, towing after shutting off pumps By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Tuesday will officially be remembered as the day the gas pumps ran dry at Merten’s service station in Burlington. The station, at 389 Milwaukee Ave., has been pumping gasoline since 1959. “That’s when […]
Pumpkin pie in the face
Jessica Schnick works on her pie with no hands during the pie-eating contest at the Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival at the Racine County Fairgrounds on Sunday. The event was part of the Great Pumpkin Chuckin’ Fest, sponsored by the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Toni Schneider)
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