Village will use portion of federal relief funds for project By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Amid an ongoing discussion of funding broadband service to all areas of Rochester, Chris Birkett offered a dual perspective — one as a municipal employee, the other as a resident in an area of the village […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
Food, fun and fireworks
Event features two nights of live music, pyrotechnics Two nights of food, fun and fireworks are planned for the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove Saturday and Sunday. Fireworks Fest is described by organizers as a family friendly event aimed at bringing the community together to assist charities in raising […]
DOROTHY MAE MAY
Dorothy Mae May (nee Kerkhoff), 88, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021, at Oak Park Place surrounded by her loving family. She married Ralph May on May 7, 1955, at St. Alphonsus Church in New Munster. They were married more than 66 years and resided in Burlington […]
LYNN D. GEBEL
Lynn D. Gebel, 77, of Burlington passed away June 19, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 20, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Gladys (Beranek) Achuff in Oak Park, Illinois. Her early life was spent in Forest Park, Illinois. Lynn moved […]
DAVID E. REX
David E. Rex passed away June 20, 2021. He was born in Walworth County on May 31, 1939. He attended Elderwood Grade School and graduated Lake Geneva High School. On Sept. 9, 1961, he was united in marriage to Kathlyn ‘Kathi’ Brickner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in […]
City mulls inspections of rental housing
Official says it could improve aesthetics and protect tenants, but some are wary By Jason Arndt Staff Writer City of Burlington officials are looking into creating a rental inspection program designed to improve rental units and offer tenants an additional layer of protection. Gregory Guidry, Building Inspector, presented the proposal […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
On it’s face, a proposal to conduct regular inspections of rental properties in the City of Burlington sounds beneficial. The goal is to keep properties in good shape and ensure tenants are being treated fairly and safely by landlords. But, as Alderman Shad Branen pointed out at a recent meeting, […]
Waterford claims regional championship
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Wolverines remained undefeated and won the school’s first regional title since 2015 with a 4-1 victory over Westosha Central June 12 in a WIAA Division 2 regional final at Waterford. Waterford (13-0-2) bowed out of the tournament Wednesday with a 6-1 loss to Waukesha […]
Revaluation prompts questions
Assessor fielding property owners’ queries about the process, home values By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several weeks have passed since Union Grove’s assessor sent out revised valuations to property owners across the village, and questions on the numbers have reportedly been funneling into his office. Village Administrator Mike Hawes provided an […]
Changes proposed at ice cream shop
Board votes in favor of planned expansion at Uncle Harry’s By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although a number of granular details still need to be fleshed out, Waterford officials have given tentative approval to expansion plans at a venerable village business. The Village Board on June 14 discussed the latest sets […]
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