Sophia Wagner sings in the title role of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” during a recent rehearsal for the musical presented by Catholic Central High School. Performances are April 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., April 22 at 2 p.m.; April 27 and 28 at 7 p.m., and April 29 at […]
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Group proposes additional athletic facilities at BHS
Project would be privately financed, according to organizer By Alex Johnson Correspondent The Burlington High School Athletic Association on Monday floated a proposal for a privately funded athletic training facility that would be attached to the south side of Burlington High School. The 48,000-square-foot conceptual plan provides room for wrestling […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
A proposal for a privately-funded athletic facility addition at Burlington High School and a story about how local emergency officials dealt with three drug overdoses – two of them fatal – in a five-day span top the news in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. Copies of the […]
TLC to host program on opioid crisis
Presentation is Thursday at Veterans Terrace By Alex Johnson Correspondent Celebrating 25 years of service, the Transitional Living Center, or TLC, will host a presentation titled “Responding to the Opioid Epidemic,” a program to raise awareness of the opioid crisis in western Racine county. Scheduled at Veteran’s Terrace on Apr. […]
BASD seeks applicants for School Board
Candidates sought for seat help by former board president By Alex Johnson Correspondent The Burlington Area School District is accepting applications from residents interested in completing the term of School Board member Jim Bousman, who resigned last week while he and his wife recover from injuries suffered in a car […]
Village considering bridge design elements in preparation for 83-20 work
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Behind-the-scenes planning on next year’s long-discussed reconstruction of highways 83 and 20 in the Village of Waterford is near the end of the road. Village officials continue to work with the state Department of Transportation on several granular details, including the appearance of the bridge going […]
City gets $100,000 in settlement of trash contract dispute
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington will receive a $100,000 settlement from its former trash and recycling collection contractor as part of an out-of-court settlement approved by the Common Council March 20. The city sued Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste Midwest – formerly known as Veolia […]
A place to be one with nature
Officials at Bong to break ground on outdoor classroom By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It’s been 10 years in the making, but staff and volunteers with the Richard Bong State Recreation Area can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. And next week, they’ll see shovels go into […]
Bark for Life set for April 22
Dogs, owners to walk for cancer survivors The American Cancer Society’s fourth annual Bark for Life fund-raising event will take place from noon to 2:30 p.m. April 22 at Waterford union High School. The event aims to honor the contributions of pets and the comfort and companionship they give cancer […]
Water leak damages classrooms
Repairs will be delayed until referendum is set By Alex Johnson Correspondent School Board members on Monday got a firsthand look at damage to Karcher Middle School from a leaking steam pipe. Soon after the leak was discovered in December mold began to set in, causing school district officials to […]
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