City Council denies permit for event based on COVID-19 concerns The Burlington Common Council remained consistent with an earlier decision Monday when it voted not to allow the annual Christmas parade sponsored by the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce. On a 5-3 vote, the council denied a special event permit […]
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School Board meeting shut down as protest erupts
Tensions boil over as protesters demand action on racism By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Much like September’s Burlington Area School District Board of Education meeting, people were allowed three minutes to speak out on recent racial incidents and potential anti-racism policies Monday night at Karcher Middle School. But unlike September’s meeting […]
Rising COVID cases prompt BASD shift to virtual learning
Burlington area public schools will shift to an entirely virtual learning format beginning Wednesday and continuing at least through Thanksgiving week this month due to the rapidly rising number of COVID-19 cases in local schools. In a letter sent to parents Monday afternoon, Burlington Area School District officials said […]
Rochester votes down cell tower
Plan Commission says it is not compatible with the area By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The proposed installation of a 304-foot-high cell tower in rural Rochester has been voted down by a village panel on assertions the would-be structure does not meet each of a 13-point list of prerequisites. After lengthy […]
BASD looks to set tax rate at 10-year low
Influx of state aid allows officials to keep tax levy flat In a year where good news is scarce, the Burlington Area School District recently gave its residents something to look forward to – it’s lowest property tax rate in the past decade. The School Board on Oct. 26 finalized […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While election news has dominated the past week, Burlington has again quietly established itself as the epicenter of the state’s high school volleyball scene. For the third-straight year both Burlington High School and Catholic Central High School will send their girls volleyball teams to the state tournament. And because […]
Area voters turn up the red
Republicans dominate local races for state Assembly By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The effects of a surging global pandemic and a summer of social unrest did little to change the allegiances of voters in the Southern Lakes Area who remained true to their Republican roots in Tuesday’s election. While […]
That way to the voting booth
A poll worker directs a voter Tuesday afternoon at Waterford Village Hall. Short lines were evident at several area polling places Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in a presidential race that could set a record for turnout. Results will likely be posted later than usual Tuesday evening or Wednesday […]
Man charged with trying to break into home
Witness scared suspected burglars away, according to complaint A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 5 for a South Milwaukee man caught trying to break into a Town of Norway home. Gary N. Dam, 39, was charged Oct. 23 in Racine County Circuit Court with attempted burglary of a building […]
WUHS to stay with hybrid model
Instruction method will be in place through semester By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After hashing over a range of options, Waterford Union High School officials last week decided to stay with a hybrid instructional model through the rest of the semester. WUHS officials kicked off the 2020-21 school year in September […]
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