But not all are thrilled with prospect of noise from helicopter at Burlington airport By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Flight for Life emergency medical helicopter service looks to expand its operation into the City of Burlington under a series of proposals the Common Council plans to consider in September. The […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
Masks will be optional to start school year in Burlington
But a mandate could be imposed if surge impacts public schools By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Masks will be optional to start the school year in the Burlington Area School District, but administrators will have the discretion to mandate them should pandemic conditions worsen and threaten the district’s ability […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington Area School District Board President Peter Turke described it as “the lesser of two bad options.” He was speaking of the choices the board faced in its decision Tuesday night to make masks optional to start the school year. Imposing a mask mandate would have hacked off a significant […]
Masks will be optional to start school year in Burlington
Burlington Area School District Board of Education voted, 5-2, Tuesday to start the school year with masks optional. District administrators will retain the option impose a mask mandate should a worsening pandemic threaten the district’s ability to hold in-person classes. See full coverage of the decision in this week’s Burlington […]
Village explores ATVs on local streets
Officials want input from the public on possibility By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Could the more urbanized Union Grove permit the use of such rural transports as ATVs, UTVs and golf carts on municipal roadways? It is an exploratory path that has been a talking point at recent Village Board meetings […]
Village looking to increase sewer rates
Officials say increase needed to cover utility expenses By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The average Village of Waterford residential property owner could pay $36.57 more per quarter for sanitary sewer service, based on a proposed rate increase. The Village Board on Aug. 9 discussed a financial analysis report from Johnson Block, […]
ALL AREA SOFTBALL: Player of the Year is the full package
On the mound or at the plate, Klein dominated By Chris Bennett Correspondent There are those young people who are already grieving for opportunities lost during the ongoing pandemic. Don’t count Morgan Klein in their ranks. The senior-to-be at Burlington High School excelled at softball as a junior after losing […]
Clean Sweep is set for Saturday
Event is open to residents in seven area communities By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Residents of seven area communities can dispose of hazardous household waste as well as unwanted appliances and electronics in Saturday’s annual Clean Sweep in Burlington. The event runs from 8 a.m. until noon and is open […]
Festival to feature music workshops for all ages
The music education support organization Music Matters will sponsor a series of workshops Saturday during the Tall Tales Music Festival in downtown Burlington. The organization provides support and funding for music programs in Burlington schools and the greater community. Here’s a look at the schedule of the organization’s sponsored programs […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘He’s alive … he’s a fighter’
Daughter says severely injured deputy on a long road to recovery By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent A Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy is set to undergo numerous surgeries on a long road to recovery after being struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Aug. 1. A 20-plus year veteran of […]
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