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Union Grove

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 […]

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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 […]

Burlington

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 […]

Burlington

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 […]

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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 […]

Burlington

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 […]