A pilot and a passenger suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday afternoon when their single-engine plane crashed near a home shortly after taking off from the Burlington Municipal Airport. The pilot and passenger were both conscious when Racine County Sheriff’s deputies and rescue crews arrived following a report of the crash […]
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A bit of sunshine in a tough year
Roadside sunflower attraction retains popularity amid COVID-19 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Oak Rest Farms Sunflowers returned for another year last week and continued to spread joy among visitors who flocked the field along Pine Street in the Town of Burlington. The vibrant field, which has been an attraction […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Since 2013 when a study determined that replacing the Jefferson Street bridge was more cost effective than repairing it, City of Burlington officials have been looking for opportunities to fund the project. They received an answer recently when state transportation officials agreed to fund 80% of the estimated $2.73 […]
SPECIAL REPORT: Can beer gardens and pools coexist?
Hoyt Park in Tosa is a model of community-oriented family fun By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The Burlington Community Pool Board has done everything within its power to give kids a “normal” summer. After coronavirus shutout students from classrooms, kept families bunkered at home and prevented even the most freewheeling, reckless […]
Sales tax proposal picks up steam
City council discusses countywide tax, revenue possibilities By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Racine County is one of just four counties in Wisconsin that have not adopted a half-cent sales tax increase. Without adoption, according to Department of Revenue estimates, Racine County is missing out on collecting up to $18 million […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Adding beer to a mix of recreational activities that includes a swimming pool, tennis courts and a playground seems on its face to be counterintuitive. It’s a recipe for trouble – at least that’s what some of the residents who live near Burlington’s Devor Park have told members of […]
Sexting leads to child porn charge against local man
Online video game playing that eventually led to explicit sexting has resulted in child pornography and enticement charges against a 19-year-old Burlington man involving an Indiana girl, now 16. Jakob Wilhite was charged July 15 with possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child in Racine County Circuit […]
City sends urgent plea for poll workers
Coronavirus prompts many to step away while absentee ballots surge By Jason Arndt Staff Writer City of Burlington officials are calling for help from residents willing to serve as poll workers for the Aug. 11 and Nov. 3 elections to replace workers unable to perform the duties because of age […]
Busy section of Milwaukee Avenue to close next week
Council approves repairs to section at downtown railroad crossing By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Milwaukee Avenue corridor near the Canadian National Railway crossing in downtown Burlington will undergo pavement repairs and cause a short-term closure next week. The pavement repairs were approved at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting and consist […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While it wasn’t especially difficult to see this challenge looming in the road ahead, it is nonetheless an impending reality for local officials who oversee elections. The City of Burlington this week put out a plea for poll workers for the upcoming elections in August and November. Many of […]
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