A 21-year-old man died late Thursday after the car he was driving struck two utility poles and a rock before rolling over into a yard in the Town of Raymond, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. The single-vehicle crash occurred shortly before 10:09 p.m. in the 3900 block of […]
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Village asked to assist with Graham Library maintenance
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a proposed cost-saving maneuver, officials overseeing the Graham Public Library have asked for municipal assistance within village hall for maintenance related projects on a recurring basis. Members of the Graham Public Library Board sent the Village Board a letter about maintenance needs at the Union […]
Ready for a reveal
Saturday event offers sneak peek of new aquatic center After eight months of construction – much of it under the cover of snow – the new Burlington Community Aquatic Center is ready for it’s initial reveal. The Burlington Community Pool Board on Saturday is offering area residents a chance to […]
Road construction project moves forward
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Mother Nature might have thrown a wrench with unseasonably cold winter conditions this past month, but work on the Village of Waterford’s reconstruction project on Main and First streets is moving full steam ahead. Municipal officials discussed several facets related to the first month of the […]
A ‘Golden’ opportunity
Perfect role, supportive friends get actress back on stage By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief It took a nudge from her coworkers in the form of a pledge to pick up her on-call duties at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington to get Sarah Jacobson back on a stage. That, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
After a year of planning and nearly nine months of construction, the new Burlington Community Aquatic Center is ready for the big reveal. Area residents will have a chance to get their first glimpse inside the new facility during a Sneak Peek fundraising event at the aquatic center Saturday […]
On the case: Seils becomes city’s first female investigator
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent When Rachael Seils began with the City of Burlington Police Department eight years ago, she knew where she wanted her next step to be. She had an eye on becoming an investigator – and when that opportunity opened up, she jumped at the chance. And a […]
Village asked to assist with Graham Library maintenance
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a proposed cost-saving maneuver, officials overseeing the Graham Public Library have asked for municipal assistance within village hall for maintenance related projects on a recurring basis. Members of the Graham Public Library Board sent the Village Board a letter about maintenance needs at the Union […]
Sentencing delayed in sex assault case
Local man is already convicted of same charge in Kenosha County By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Although Douglas Richmond did not enter a formal plea as originally scheduled on April 30, the 42-year-old former teacher convicted of having sex with a student in Kenosha County could face a similar fate […]
Bark for Life
Marha Mehring shows her dog, Kai, some affection during the Bark for Life walk on April 22 at Waterford High School. The event raised $6,200 for the fight against cancer. For a full story and more photos from the event see the May 4 edition of the Waterford Post.