Local thank you event is slated for Sunday The State Assembly honored the Burlington Rescue Squad for its 73 years of volunteer service through a resolution passed Tuesday. The Rescue Squad, which concluded service at the end of 2019, was honored in a resolution by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
After months of debate and speculation the three members of the Spring Prairie Town Board on Monday unanimously voted against allowing a gravel pit to operate in the township. The decision came about month after the town’s Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of the proposal. Why the reversal? […]
Town denies proposed gravel pit
Multiple factors cited by Spring Prairie officials By Jason Arndt Editor The Spring Prairie Town Board unanimously struck down all three proposals related to a highly controversial gravel pit before hundreds of concerned residents at Monday’s meeting. The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval of the proposals on […]
Community invited to honor Rescue Squad volunteers
Event scheduled for Feb. 16 at Veterans Terrace A community event honoring the volunteers of the former Burlington Rescue Squad is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16, at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Avenue. The public is invited to attend. Doors open at 2 p.m. and a formal program is slated for […]
End of an era in groceries
Sale of Richter’s Twin Lakes store to Illinois chain should be done by end of February Richter’s Marketplace of Twin Lakes officially will become part of Berkot’s Super Foods, a privately held grocery retail chain based in Joliet, Illinois, when the sale gets done at the end of February. According […]
CCHS plans facility upgrades this summer
Donations spur upgrades to science labs as school prepares for 100th anniversary By Jason Arndt Editor Catholic Central High School is moving forward with plans to remodel facilities, upgrade classrooms and enhance technology, all of which will be in place for the 2020-21 school year. The upgrades, according to Principal […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While the corona virus is getting the lion’s share of media coverage, the flu remains a much bigger threat for residents of Western Racine County. Officials with the Central Racine County Health Department say a flu shot and good hygiene are the best defense as the virus has not […]
City to consider another rent-free year for seniors
Facility administrator says group is looking to develop revenue streams By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Senior Activity Center could receive another rent-free year pending approval of a lease agreement with the City of Burlington at a Feb. 4 Common Council meeting. According to city officials, the lease agreement remains […]
New steeple rises atop St. John’s Lutheran Church
It took nearly a year to replace spire toppled in Feb. 2019 wind storm By Jason Arndt Editor Officials at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burlington can rejoice knowing a new steeple and cross is at the top of their building. The new steeple, which was installed on Jan. 15, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Officials at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burlington can rejoice knowing a new steeple and cross is at the top of their building. The new steeple, which was installed on Jan. 15, replaces a damaged 18-foot-long steeple toppled from its perch last February. The story of the nearly yearlong […]
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