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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      Just as local parents are finalizing preparations to send their children back to school, COVID cases are rising to levels not seen since last winter. The overriding goal of school officials and parents has been to keep kids in the classroom where the most significant learning can occur. However, […]

Waterford

A warm welcome for an Olympian

Waterford shooter earned bronze medal in Tokyo By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Waterford’s Maddy Bernau received warm welcome from her hometown Saturday with a parade after she earned a bronze medal in the first-ever Olympic trap mixed team competition during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bernau, a 2016 Waterford Union High […]

Burlington

Flight for Life eyes local base

But not all are thrilled with prospect of noise from helicopter at Burlington airport By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Flight for Life emergency medical helicopter service looks to expand its operation into the City of Burlington under a series of proposals the Common Council plans to consider in September. The […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

Burlington Area School District Board President Peter Turke described it as “the lesser of two bad options.” He was speaking of the choices the board faced in its decision Tuesday night to make masks optional to start the school year. Imposing a mask mandate would have hacked off a significant […]

Union Grove

Village explores ATVs on local streets

Officials want input from the public on possibility By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Could the more urbanized Union Grove permit the use of such rural transports as ATVs, UTVs and golf carts on municipal roadways? It is an exploratory path that has been a talking point at recent Village Board meetings […]

Waterford

Village looking to increase sewer rates

Officials say increase needed to cover utility expenses By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The average Village of Waterford residential property owner could pay $36.57 more per quarter for sanitary sewer service, based on a proposed rate increase. The Village Board on Aug. 9 discussed a financial analysis report from Johnson Block, […]

Burlington

Clean Sweep is set for Saturday

Event is open to residents in seven area communities By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Residents of seven area communities can dispose of hazardous household waste as well as unwanted appliances and electronics in Saturday’s annual Clean Sweep in Burlington. The event runs from 8 a.m. until noon and is open […]