A recent fatal crash at the intersection of highways A and J has spurred Racine County officials pump up the volume in their call for changes that will make the intersection safer. The intersection is infamous for horrific crashes – some of them causing death as one did earlier […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
Rivermen in Lo’L championship hunt
The Waterford Rivermen are headed to the 101st Land O’ Lakes Grand Championship series in Monches, Wisconsin, on Saturday, Aug. 20, after hosting a double header in the regional playoffs, and beating out the Hartland Oilers and Brookfield Bulldogs on Aug. 14. The team includes Austin Baker (front, from left) […]
Flight for Life commits to long-term presence
Medical transport helicopter service to build permanent hangar By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Since last November, Flight for Life medical helicopter service has leased space at the Burlington Municipal Airport, with plans to construct a permanent hangar. The plans, according to city officials, also include a holding tank, helicopter pad […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
After more than a year of consideration, the City of Burlington is now poised to make a decision on future of Echo Lake Dam. This week the Common Council approved referendum questions that will appear on the Nov. 9 General Election ballot. The vote is advisory, but it’s expected […]
At the market
Bridget Raimondi welcomes customers to her Vinny’s Produce booth Aug. 9 at the Union Grove Public Market. The market is held Tuesday afternoons throughout the summer in the Piggly Wiggly shopping center parking lot. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Lions Fun Fest runs through the weekend
The Waterford Lions Club is hosting its annual Fun Fest through Sunday at 10 Club Park. The festival includes a wide variety of activities from the Alpine Amusements Carnival to live music in the beer tent. The carnival hours are: Thursday and Friday 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday noon to […]
Waterford shooting team wins national championships
Wolverines dominate the competition at national meet The Waterford Wolverine Shooting Team emerged as champions in four categories at the Scholastic Clay Target Program national competition in Marengo, Ohio, July 5-16. “I can’t tell you how proud I am of the team – our athletes and their families,” said Scott […]
Task force on racism hits bumpy road
Members disagree on progress, approach to action By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington planned to deliver an update on a task force designed to improve race relations during a meeting of the Common Council earlier this month. Instead, city officials on Aug. 2 learned about new allegations […]
In this week’s Standard Press
It’s been more than a year since the Mayor’s task force on racism and equity in Burlington was formed. And in that time the public has heard very little about the progress of the effort. Until last week when it became evident that not all the task force members […]
Results from 2022 primary election
Vote totals are unofficial 63rd Assembly District Republican Primary Robin Vos (I) 5,084 Adam Steen 4,824 21st Senate District Republican Primary Van Wanggaard (I) 20,194 Jay Stone 6,831