Enjoying a ride down the slide at the Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival in Union Grove Oct. 20 are (from left) Jay and Jaycee Austin, Abigayle Bonn, and Mike and Ivy Bonn. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
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Grove selects temporary treasurer as busy tax season looms
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A retired Racine County staffer with expertise in finance-related matters will be keeping the Union Grove treasurer position warm in the coming months as village officials seek out a long-term replacement. At the urging of Village Administrator Mark Janiuk, the Village Board on Oct. 8 voted […]
Partnership puts students on a fast track
They earn certifications from Gateway while still in high school By Alex Johnson Correspondent For Burlington High School, a partnership with Gateway Technical College has some students on the fast track to finish school earlier, especially in the medical field. Medical programs include students who seek careers as an EMT, […]
Washington-Caldwell officials finalize budget
School’s annual meeting is set for Oct. 29 By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a deadline for a final 2018-19 school year budget looming, officials in the Washington-Caldwell district recently discussed the final stretch in assembling the financial document. At a School Board meeting Oct. 15, Rachel Opgenorth, district bookkeeper and […]
The good witches
Annual Halloween get together keeps local women close By Jason Arndt Editor On the streets of New Orleans, Pamela Schroeder and some of her friends met a group of witches having lunch, and decided to bring the idea back to Burlington about two years ago. Schroeder, who has an affinity […]
Burlington to transform into Spooky City
Saturday event includes costume parade, trick or treating at downtown businesses By Jason Arndt Editor In downtown Burlington Saturday, there will be no shortage of entertainment, and plenty of candy for children at the 29th annual Spooky City celebration. Spooky City organizer Shad Branen, owner of Plaza Theater and WIN […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Robin Vos, the state Assembly speaker, is one of the three most powerful politicians in the state and usually cruises to victory when challenged in his Republican-leaning 63rd Assembly District. So what would possess a former City of Burlington alderman to play to role of David to Vos’ Goliath? […]
Area trick or treat hours set
Here is a listing of trick or treat hours in area communities: Racine County The city and town of Burlington will have trick or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31. The Town of Dover will have trick or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. on […]
Man allegedly beat wife, waved machete at Union Grove home
A Union Grove man charged with beating his wife and wielding a machete during an argument was bound over for trial during a court appearance Oct. 17. Ronald A. Lemcke, 41, was charged Oct. 8 in Racine County Circuit Court with strangulation and suffocation, two counts of misdemeanor battery and […]
A matter of faith
Teacher plans to donate kidney to friend By Jason Arndt Editor A casual friendship has turned into a life-saving adventure for two area women. The adventure started last year, when Kathy Mullen, of Salem Lakes, was diagnosed with kidney failure and placed on a transplant list for a deceased donor. […]
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