Snow, then bitter cold paralyze area By Jason Arndt Editor With crippling cold temperatures, courtesy of a polar vortex, schools and businesses were not the only places to shut their doors this week. The predicted record-breaking cold also closed government offices, including some in the City of Burlington, like City […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
So, is it cold enough for you? This week’s bone-chilling temperatures closed schools, government offices and business and even shut down mail delivery in some areas. The dangerous weather and the steps area officials and residents took to cope with the cold is among the top stories in this […]
Racine County Executive issues emergency declaration due to extreme weather conditions
All area schools closed on Monday Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave has issued a declaration of emergency due to extreme weather conditions projected this week for Racine County, including a Winter Storm Warning beginning Sunday evening. The National Weather Service on Sunday morning indicated the storm could bring 6- to […]
WITH VIDEO: Rescue Squad earns Humanitarian Award
Volunteer service earns local Rotary club’s top award For 73 years, the all-volunteer Burlington Area Rescue Squad has been dedicated to the health and welfare of the community’s residents. This year, for the first time in its history, the squad will begin paying emergency medical technicians to cover some shifts […]
On location
Film duo hits streets of Burlington to film movie By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington took center stage this week, when two independent filmmakers with local ties collaborated on a feature movie, which the writer calls a cautionary tale. The feature movie, titled “Blame,” is about five young […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Several people called the newspaper office on Tuesday wondering just what was going on at the gas station kitty corner from City Hall. Those “goings on” were the filming of a movie using Burlington as a backdrop. The movie, and the people behind it are the subject of a […]
Fox River State Bank will be sold
Agreement joins ‘like-minded’ community banks By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington-based Fox River State Bank will be sold to Greenwoods Financial Group, Inc. – which operates Greenwoods State Bank, Lake Mills – under an agreement announced Monday. Fox River State Bank President and CEO Keith Pollek said the move […]
Weather forces cancellation of festival’s Saturday outdoor events
But many Hot Chocolate Fest events are still a go this weekend Due to the weather forecast of snow for Friday night into Saturday, some of the Hot Chocolate Fest activities have been canceled, according to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. All of the outdoor activities based at Wehmhoff Square […]
Major roadwork ahead
City targets portion of Milwaukee Avenue for reconstruction in 2019 By Jason Arndt Editor Road improvement projects are on the horizon in the City of Burlington, but to move forward, the Common Council on Feb. 5 will consider a task order with Kapur and Associates, Inc. to conduct construction management. […]
Town incorporation study will go to referendum
It remains to be seen if it’s even possible for township to become a village By Jason Arndt Editor When Town of Burlington voters receive their ballots on April 2 they will be asked one simple question: Should the Town of Burlington continue to explore becoming a village? The question, […]
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