By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the hopes of making as informed a decision as possible, Village of Waterford officials this week hit the pause button on a planned residential development near the intersection of highways 83 and 20. In recent months, residential developer Bielinski Homes has approached the village with […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Union Grove man charged in bar brawl
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 2 for a Union Grove man charged with beating two people in a “mob-mentality” fight outside a Racine bar in September. Marshawn J. Thurman, 27, was charged Oct. 23 in Racine County Circuit Court with two counts of substantial battery as a party […]
County officials answer questions about Foxconn at local meeting
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer At least 125 people, including some local officials, learned more about Foxconn Technology Group’s plans to construct a 20-million square foot LCD screen manufacturing plant in the Village of Mount Pleasant during a meeting Tuesday at the Veterans Terrace in Burlington. Racine County and Racine […]
Local trick or treat hours listed
Local communities have scheduled the following Trick or Treat hours for the upcoming week: Saturday, Oct. 28 Lyons 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 Rochester 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Town of Burlington 6 to 8 p.m. City of Burlington 6 to 8 p.m. Village of Waterford […]
Chocolate City will become Spooky City
Burlington’s 28th annual Spooky City is Saturday in downtown Burlington. The day’s events include: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Pumpkin decorating, coloring and face painting at Fox River State Bank 10:30 a.m. – Costume Parade beginning at Wehmhoff Park 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free hayrides beginning at […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Pick up a copy of the Oct. 26 edition of the Burlington Standard Press for the following stories and features: • Two aldermen discuss the factors that led to their decision to have the city drop local dispatching and join the Racine County Communications Center. • Residents get a chance […]
Safety, savings was key in decision switch dispatch, aldermen say
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Common Council’s decision last week to switch to the county-run Communication Center for police and emergency dispatching came down to the belief the county has the equipment, staffing levels, training and financial resources to deliver better service for less money, according to […]
An a-mazing time at Autumn Fest
Audriana Thompson (from left), 6, Lachlan Roesing, 9 months, and Ellie Ehlen, 2, of Burlington ride on pedal-powered farm equipment as they navigate a hay-bale maze at Burlington’s Autumn Festival in Wehmhoff Square Saturday. The inaugural festival featured a barbecue rib dinner, vendors and other fall-themed events. (Photo by […]
Local students exceed averages in state exam
BASD students fell short in two areas By Alex Johnson Correspondent The Burlington Area School District students scored above the state average in 15 of 17 grade and subject levels on the Wisconsin Forward exam last year, according to district officials. Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services Connie Zinnen reported Monday […]
Dover might pursue incorporation to prevent annexation
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The recent news Foxconn is laying roots in Mount Pleasant has elected officials in at least one neighboring township contemplating their future. Town of Dover’s board briefly discussed the prospect of incorporating into a village at its monthly meeting Oct. 9 on the heels of the […]