Lone local race is for supervisor post in Town of Burlington In addition to one local race, Tuesday’s primary election includes a statewide contest for all Wisconsin voters to trim the candidates for state superintendent of public schools. The lone local primary is for a seat on the Town of […]
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BASD plans to move administrative offices
Swap could cost as much as $1.5 million, officials estimate By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District advanced plans to relocate its district office to the district-owned building at 209 Wainwright Avenue following approval from the School Board Monday. The building is adjacent to Karcher Middle School […]
A state of limbo
ChocolateFest in 2021 likely hinges on permit approval By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief It’s a question that many in the Burlington area are anxious to answer: Will there be a ChocolateFest or similar festival on Memorial Day weekend in 2021? At this point, however, the answer is nothing more […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The organizers of ChocolateFest are eager and willing to pull together a festival for Memorial Day weekend. But – and this is a big but – it does them no good to sink all that time and effort into a community celebration if they won’t be granted a permit […]
Residents can view vision for 2040
City’s planning process includes open houses on future growth By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington is hosting a series of in-person, socially distant, open houses to discuss the Burlington Vision 2040 plan with a session scheduled from 1 until 4 p.m. on Thursday at Veterans Terrace, 589 […]
County officials: Extreme cold can be life-threatening
Officials offer advice on staying safe as temperatures plunge The Racine County Office of Emergency Management is reminding Racine County residents to take the forecasted frigid temperatures seriously and to avoid exposure to the cold. According to the National Weather Service, the coldest temperatures of the season are being ushered […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Echo Lake and the dam that creates it are longtime fixtures of Burlington’s downtown that are among the community’s signature views. However, with the dam now considered a “significant hazard,” by the state because its inability handle severe floods, the clock is ticking on its future. City officials are […]
Local teachers ready to get vaccine
High percentage of district staff indicate they’ll get the shot By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a limited supply during the initial rollout, most of the teachers interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine within the Waterford Graded School District have reportedly been able to receive it or will receive in in […]
A song of love
CCHS choir poised to deliver singing Valentines By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Love and music have been intertwined since time immemorial. There are few things that tug at the heartstrings as poignantly as a well-penned and performed song. It’s a pairing that provides a sublime bridge over the gap […]
Future of dam is in city’s hands
Structure at Echo Lake will have to change by 2025, officials say By Jason Arndt Staff Writer City officials said the Echo Lake dam in Burlington will more than likely change in the future. But they acknowledge there are many lingering questions ranging from cost, dam modifications and even removing […]
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