Facility touted as a safe alternative to lakes by county official By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Racine and Kenosha county officials have each reported some difficulty with recruiting lifeguards in recent years. “Like with other municipalities in the area, it’s been a big challenge recruiting and staffing lifeguards for the […]
Burlington
News from the Burlington area
Burlington gears up to celebrate
Venetian Fest, Firefighters Dance set for July 4 weekend Standard Press Staff Burlington area residents will have plenty of opportunity to celebrate Independence Day this weekend with traditional events returning in full force in both the city and the township. The fun begins Saturday, July 3, with Browns Lake Venetian […]
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With lifeguards non-existent or having limited hours at beaches in the area, a county official advises families concerned about safety to seek out an aquatic center. The advice comes after two people drowned in Lake Michigan in Racine. The director of the Burlington Community Aquatic Center explains why her […]
Deputy Dave and Murphy visit Safety Town
School Board to return to in-person meetings
Burlington district has been meeting virtually since disruption at November meeting By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District has held virtual Board of Education meetings for several months because of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as fear of public disruption. But on June 14, the Board of […]
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 […]
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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, […]
Local Juneteenth Rally is Saturday
Event includes food, entertainment, children’s activities The Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism will host its second annual Juneteenth Rally at Echo Lake Park in Burlington on Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. This community event is open to all people and is intended to celebrate the emancipation of Blacks […]
Kansasville man allegedly tried to hang girlfriend
A Kansasville man who police say tried to hang his girlfriend in the basement of their home has been charged with attempted murder. Ryan L. Carter, 38, was charged June 10 in Racine County Circuit Court with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, attempted strangulation, disorderly conduct and […]
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An investigation conducted on behalf of the Burlington Area School District concluded a high school social studies teacher did not violate board policies or any laws and the district will reinstate him to instructional duties starting in the fall. The district spent more than $100,000 investigating the complaints lodged by […]
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