Detour signs popped up on Highway 11 in Union Grove this week as the state Department of Transportation began preparation for reconstruction of highway on the village’s east side. The work is expected to last until late summer. The posted detour is along Highway 45 to Highway KR before rejoining […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Health Department offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccines today
The Central Racine County Health Department – the public health agency serving Western Racine County – is offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday, April 9. The no-appointment service is offered today only between the hours of 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3:45 p.m., according to the […]
Burlington Jamboree to replace ChocolateFest in 2021
Council also approves mayor’s task force on racism Burlington won’t have a ChocolateFest in 2021, but organizers are making plans to host a different festival over the Memorial Day weekend. The Burlington Jamboree received a special event permit from the Common Council on Wednesday to host the festival at the […]
Complaint: Man ran over co-worker during dispute
Pair had been working on floors at new middle school A man who was working at the Karcher Middle School construction site in Burlington is accused of reckless endangerment after allegedly running over a co-worker with his truck following an argument. Ivan Verbitsky, 29, was charged Monday in Racine County […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington Area School District voters re-elected incumbent Taylor Wishau while bringing newcomer Marlo Brown to the Board of Education during Tuesday’s Spring Election. Wishau and Brown aligned their campaigns and ran with the support of the Republican Party in the race for the non-partisan positions. The strategy worked as […]
Spring Election results
Polls close at 8 p.m. throughout Wisconsin and we’ll have results from local races as they are posted by the county clerks in Racine and Walworth counties. Check back after 8 p.m. and remember to refresh you browser often for the latest updates. All results are unofficial until canvass […]
State race tops today’s ballot
Local seats round out Spring Election choices One statewide race, one regional race and several local races are on the ballot for area voters in Tuesday’s Spring Election. Cities, villages, townships and school districts throughout the area have competition for board and council seats. Circuit Court judgeships without competition also […]
Four candidates seek School Board seats
Controversy arises over write-in candidate’s video comments By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Burlington Area School District residents have decisions to make when they head to the polls for the Tuesday, April 6, election with four candidates – two incumbents and a challenger on the ballot as well as a write-in […]
City eyes expanded study of Echo Lake
Results would help council determine future of dam, lake By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Community members, at times, have expressed concerns related to ongoing issues on Echo Lake ranging from degradation of recreational use as well as algae blooms. The issues, according to city officials, have resulted in a need […]
Back to (almost) normal
District unveils plan for return to full-time class By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District unveiled plans on how students in grades seven through 12 will return to class beginning on April 6. The unveiling comes after the School Board voted to return students to five in-person […]
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