Burlington begins work on new aquatic center By Mike Ramczyk Staff Writer Gold shovels jammed into a pile of dirt and rocks, with roughly 15 people standing in a circle, cordially introducing each other, doesn’t exactly qualify as ground-breaking news. But that seemingly simple, uneventful action represents ramifications for future […]
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Love Inc. buys vacant store
Agency plans to move resale operations to site By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Looking to alleviate a space crunch at its current site on South Pine Street, Love Inc. has purchased the building that formerly housed Reineman’s Sport Shop on Milwaukee Avenue. The highly visible retail building will likely […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Pick up a news stand copy of this week’s Burlington Standard Press for the latest coverage. This week’s edition includes coverage of: • Love Inc.’s purchase of the building that formerly housed Reineman’s Sport Shop. • Groundbreaking for Burlington’s new aquatic center. • Concern over a reduction of hours at […]
Community Fund issues $500,000 in grants to flood victims
Charitable arm of Veterans Terrace assists nearly 200 area residents Grant checks ranging from $200 to $10,000 arrived last week in mailboxes of 194 area residents who were affected by the July flood courtesy of the Burlington Community Fund, according to members of the organization. “Grants varied from $200 […]
Property owner given time to fix Main Street buildings
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While two buildings in the heart of Union Grove are not up to snuff, from the village’s standpoint, elected officials have opted to give the property owner more breathing room in seeking remedies. Meeting as a joint body, the Village Board and Plan Commission on Aug. […]
Clearing the air
City raises lake level, halts odor By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After initially being turned down by officials with the Department of Natural Resources, City of Burlington Administrator Carina Walters succeeded late last week in convincing the state agency to allow city officials to raise the level of water […]
School tax rate likely to fall despite levy hike
Alex Johnson Correspondent It appears the property tax rate needed to support the Burlington Area School District budget this year will be about five cents less than last year, Superintendent Peter Smet said Tuesday. “That’s real early and unofficial,” Smet said, “so it could change.” If the estimate holds, however, […]
Remains found in Yorkville spark murder investigation
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department has launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the remains of a 28-year-old Milwaukee woman in the Town of Yorkville Wednesday. The remains, which were found near South Sylvania Avenue just north of Highway KR, have been identified as Audrey Scott, 28, according to a […]
Going to the Walworth County Fair?
Here’s what you need to know The 168th Walworth County Fair opened Wednesday and runs through Labor Day at fairgrounds along Highway 11 in Elkhorn. The fair is open 7 a.m. to midnight, except Labor Day when it closes at 8 p.m. General parking on the fairgrounds is free. VIP […]
Ready for a big splash
Groundbreaking for new aquatic center is Tuesday As members of the Burlington Community Pool Board removed furniture and equipment from the soon-to-be demolished facility on Amanda Street Sunday, a sense of anticipation rose through the dreary rain. “The last two years have been very exciting designing a pool that would […]
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