CCHS stages ‘Godspell’ outdoors under canopy By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When the coronavirus pandemic wiped out Catholic Central High School’s production of “The Sound of Music” in 2020, director Abby Galstad vowed to find a way to ensure her students would have a chance to perform in 2021. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
New aldermen face decision on Echo Lake dam
Issue will likely dominate discussion in 2021 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Municipal Judge Kelly Iselin swore new aldermen Bill Smitz and Shad Branen as well as incumbents Bob Grandi and Jon E. Schultz II at the reorganizational meeting of the Burlington Common Council April 20. As the new alderman […]
Local woman wins $500,000 in scratch-off lottery
She initially thought ticket was worth $25,000 A Wind Lake woman who initially thought she’d hit it big with a $25,000 lottery scratch-off game prize recently had no idea just how big. Bobbi Mangan was excited for her $25,000 scratch-off win, according to a news release from the Wisconsin Lottery. […]
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 […]
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 […]