It has been nearly 25 years since Burlington had a brewery and that drought is expected to end next year when Tim Sullivan opens a planned craft brewery and taproom in the city’s downtown. Sullivan, a formally educated brewmaster, has the financial backing of his family as he prepares […]
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Burlington duo earns state leadership posts
They will help set agenda for Job’s Daughters this year By Jason Arndt Editor When Sarah Korducki and Ashton Campbell were younger, they often followed their older sisters around at Job’s Daughters events in the Burlington area. A decade later, the Burlington duo emerged as statewide youth leaders, with Korducki […]
Richter’s in midst of inventory liquidation
Hours reduced, general discount offered at Burlington store By Jason Arndt Editor Richter’s Marketplace in Burlington began liquidating its inventory and reduced store hours last week, according to the family owners. The store liquidation comes less than two weeks after the owners announced closure of the Burlington store after serving […]
Fettes resigns as Burlington Town Supervisor
Former public official allegedly involved in Rockford prostitution crackdown By Jason Arndt Editor Tyson Fettes, who continues to fight allegations he solicited prostitutes in Illinois, resigned as Burlington Town Supervisor shortly before Thursday’s Town Board meeting. Fettes, 33, the former Racine County Register of Deeds, wrote in a letter addressed […]
Burlington Rescue Squad to get new leader
Koenen will assume chief role in October By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington EMS Chief Brian Zweibel has served the Burlington Rescue Squad for more than 33 years. But, that will soon change Oct. 1, when Zweibel officially retires from the department with Jeffrey Koenen filling the rest of Zweibel’s term […]
Fire in the sky (and on the water)
The sunset over Burlington’s Echo Lake on Sept. 6 was nothing short of spectacular. The fiery orange sky was reflected in the still water, creating a “visual echo” on the appropriately named lake. The scene prompted a U-turn and impromptu photoshoot employing a Google Pixel 3a phone camera with night […]
School district projects tax increase
But final figures won’t be available until late October By Jason Arndt Editor Electors in the Burlington Area School District adopted a tentative $22.5 million tax levy with a projected tax rate of $9.49 per $1,000 of equalized property value at Monday’s annual meeting. While both figures are an increase […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington Area School District taxpayers got a big break on their tax bills a year ago, but they won’t be so lucky this year. The school district is projecting a 49-cent hike in the tax rate per $1,000 of equalized property value to support this year’s school budget. The […]
Man allegedly stole saw from work truck
A Racine man charged with stealing a saw from a contractor’s truck at Walmart in Burlington pleaded not guilty to the accusation at a court proceeding on Sept. 5. Elijah Matthew Campbell, 34, was charged Aug. 23 in Racine County Circuit Court with misdemeanor theft and felony […]
Smet recognized for years of service at BASD
District holds open house for successor By Jason Arndt Editor Since Peter Smet retired as superintendent of the Burlington Area School District, the former leader has remained busy within the community, which recognized him for his years of service at an Aug. 29 open house in the Burlington High School […]