News

News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      With the future of the Echo Lake Dam – and subsequently Echo Lake – in doubt some in the community are looking to band together to drum up the support needed to secure the lake’s future. At least one such group has emerged online and others are expected to […]

Burlington

Charges against former official dropped

Attorney says record of Fettes’ charges could be expunged By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Tyson Fettes, a former Racine County public official, had charges of patronizing prostitutes and soliciting sex acts dismissed in an Illinois courtroom recently. “It was dismissed because there wasn’t sufficient evidence,” said Fettes’ attorney, Elder Granger […]

Burlington

New school is 95% complete

Middle school set to be turned over to district May 10 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Construction crews are putting the final touches on the new Karcher Middle School and are poised to formally turn the building over to the Burlington Area School District within a matter of weeks. The […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      Seismic physical changes in the Burlington Area School District are just weeks away as the new Karcher Middle School is slated for completion and the current building is slated for the wrecking ball. The school transition and the many changes it will trigger throughout the district is the top […]

Union Grove

‘It’s been a pleasure’

Aimone ends 14-year run as village president   By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After nearly a decade-and-a-half as Union Grove’s top elected leader, Mike Aimone closed out his last meeting with reflective comments about the village itself and his elected colleagues. Aimone, who has been Union Grove’s village president for 14 […]

Waterford

Kravings on track to open in May

Owner says shop will offer high-end frozen drinks By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans for a new specialty beverage establishment in the heart of Waterford are officially moving forward, based on plans set in motion recently. The Village Board on April 12 approved a development agreement for Kravings, a business described […]

Waterford

Homeowner escapes early morning blaze

Officials say smoke alarms weren’t working; damage estimated at $300,000 A homeowner escaped an early Monday morning fire at his residence in the Town of Waterford despite a lack of working smoke detectors, according to officials with the Tichigan Volunteer Fire Company. The blaze, at 7312 Townline Road, took more […]

Burlington

Man charged with robbing gas station

A preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 22 for a Burlington man charged with robbing a Burlington gas station. Brad J. Thibedeau, 50, was charged Feb. 23 in Racine County Circuit Court with armed robbery. According to the criminal complaint, a man, later identified as Thibedeau, came into the Express […]