Traditional annual veterans fundraiser scratched by coronavirus By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief To organizer Elaine Phelps the annual American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day fundraiser in Burlington means much more than the relatively modest $3,100 it raised in 2019. “It’s a sign that we’re still Americans and we still stand […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
Local governments haven’t imposed their own restrictions
Area leaders urge caution, but continue to look to state for guidance on COVID-19 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Three Racine County governmental leaders have no immediate plans to impose their own set of rules on residents and business now that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the […]
COVID-19 testing draws a crowd
National Guard conducts coronavirus testing in school parking lot By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Wisconsin National Guard, in partnership with multiple health departments, have ramped up free drive-thru testing for COVID-19 statewide including a stop at Burlington High School. The Burlington site, which saw more than 300 people tested […]
Staude takes love of baseball overseas
Burlington coach had a chance to teach game in Europe By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Scott Staude is one of those special types of coaches. He not only has the pedigree of a great former player, but he’s also reached the pinnacle of his coaching craft with a state championship in […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
If there was any doubt of a pent-up need for additional COVID-19 testing in the area all anyone had to do was take a look at parking lot of Burlington High School early this week to convince them otherwise. Hundreds of cars snaked through the lot as members of […]
Prailes decides not to run
After a trying week, former alderman changes mind about challenging Vos A week after announcing his intention to run as a Democrat for the 63rd Assembly District seat currently held by Speaker Robin Vos, former Burlington alderman Bob Prailes has decided not to seek the position. In a statement released […]
Union Grove considers COVID-19 protocol
Officials consider procedures once Village Hall reopens By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While the Union Grove municipal center remains closed to the public into the foreseeable future, village officials are in the early stages of exploring protocol once Gov. Tony Evers lifts his Safer-at-Home order. At a meeting April 27, Village […]
Spruced up Dollar General receives narrow approval
Proposal has received mixed reaction throughout process By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A discount retail chain that has been aggressively expanding its footprint across the U.S. has officially taken root in Waterford after a pivotal vote from decision-makers. On a narrow 4-3 vote, the Village Board recently gave its support to […]
A higher level of service
City considers plan to allow Flight for Life ambulance at firehouse By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington Fire Department could take patient care to the next level under a proposed partnership with Flight for Life for paramedic intercept services. Flight for Life, a provider of critical air […]
In my opinion: Protests bring out the best and worst in society
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Most protests are designed to be law-abiding. People are allowed to do almost anything they want, right or wrong, for an allotted amount of time as a matter of free speech guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. These protest tend bring out the best and worst […]
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