By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Nearly 25 acres of currently vacant land in Rochester is set to become a four-lot housing development after village officials gave a series of pivotal votes to see the project through to the finish line. The Village Board on Jan. 5 voted in favor of an […]
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Learning to skate
Katie Johnson holds her daughter Mila’s hand as she learns to skate at the Village of Waterford’s ice rink in Ten Club Park. The rink is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily with hockey permitted between 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Skate Shack, which offers free skate […]
Primary slated for School Board seats
Former board president drops out of race By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Voters in the Burlington Area School District will have a chance to cast ballots in a primary election next month after seven residents, including two incumbents, filed for candidacy seeking two seats on the Board of Education. Additionally, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
A Burlington alderman’s attempt to provide another dam removal option for consideration by his colleagues on the City Council appeared to find little traction Tuesday. While the other alderman politely received Shad Branen’s presentation, members of the public were not so kind – including a woman who called the plan […]
Planners OK gun store in former Pharmacy Station
Two planners object to its proximity to school By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The former Pharmacy Station building on South Pine Street in Burlington will serve a new purpose as a gun store under a conditional use permit and site plan application approved Tuesday by the Plan Commission on a […]
Burling to retire as BHS principal
Longtime educator hailed as an advocate for students By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington High School Principal Eric Burling sent his own three children through the school he runs along with thousands of other students he also considers his kids. “He is one of the most loyal, humble, and […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Most people in the Burlington area remember the St. Francis Friary as a place of beauty, peace and history. That’s why it was jarring for many to learn this week that the sprawling complex on Burlington’s north side is at the heart of a proposal that would bring 182 […]
Spelling out a doggone good lie
Chicago man’s tale wins Liar’s Club contest for 2021 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Liars Club has recognized former area resident Gerard Vail as the winner of the 2021 Lie of the Year. Vail, who grew up on the north end of Browns Lake in Burlington, now lives […]
Union Grove mulls stop sign requests
Officials want more information before making a decision By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Resident-driven requests for stop sign installation at three specific areas of Union Grove prompted a widespread discussion of when and where the red-colored, octagon-shaped markers should be placed within the community. To help bring clarity to some questions, […]
WGSD survey responses focus on retention
Superintendent provides update on districts strategic planning effort By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A few more responses trickled in. But the overarching message stayed the same. This was the theme Superintendent Ed Brzinski shared with the Waterford Graded School Board as he provided an update on a strategic survey at a […]
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