Temporary changes to city services announced The City of Burlington announced a state of emergency Thursday amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The declaration of emergency called by Mayor Jeannie Hefty follows similar declarations made by Gov. Tony Evers and Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave According to a news release, the City […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
In the matter of a few days, life as we know it has gone from routine and carefree to restricted and anxious. That’s the calling card of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Only time will tell if the social isolation rules and guidelines imposed by public health officials will be […]
Home and Garden Show postponed
The annual Home and Garden Show hosted by the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce and scheduled for Saturday has been postponed out of concern related to the spread of the coronavirus. Jan Ludtke, executive director of the organization, said in an email the decision was made in accordance with recommendations […]
Ohio man charged with stealing $37,000 in electronics
Trio allegedly used disguises, bolt cutter, deception An Ohio man with a lengthy record of theft is charged with stealing more than $37,000 in iPhones and iPads from the Burlington Walmart as part of a sophisticated shoplifting operation that employed disguises, a bolt cutter and deception. Racine County prosecutors allege […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The lengths some people will go to in a life of crime is often astounding to people who generally obey the law. Such is the case of an Ohio man charged for allegedly stealing more than $37,000 in electronics from the Burlington Walmart. The case of the shoplifters who […]
A final blow for gravel pit
County Board follows suit and denies proposed mining operation By Jason Arndt Editor The Walworth County Board of Supervisors needed a mere two minutes, if that, Tuesday to agree with the Zoning Agency’s decision to deny a proposed gravel pit in the Town of Spring Prairie. The decision comes after […]
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ debuts Friday at BHS
Musical production runs for two weekends By Jason Arndt Editor An overprotective mother’s ruling on a medieval kingdom takes a humorous and zany turn in Burlington High School’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress.” The BHS production, which opens Friday and runs for two weekends, features more than 70 students […]
Sailing to Tokyo
CCHS graduate qualifies for U.S. Olympic team By Jason Arndt Editor East Troy native Stephanie Roble always had a love for sailing even as a youngster growing up on Lake Beulah. Roble, a 2007 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Burlington, said the love affair began when her parents […]
Man charged with stealing from local business owner
A former employee of a Burlington business has been charged with stealing more than $8,000 from the owner of the company through fraudulent product orders and credit card transactions. Ted D. Kilpin, 59, of East Troy, made his initial appearance Feb. 27 in Racine County Circuit Court on charges […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The hazards of driving – something most of us do daily without giving it a second thought – are ever-present. That message was painfully driven home less than a month ago with the tragic crash that killed talented attorney Elizabeth Olszewski and longtime police officer Jennifer Diener. There was […]
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