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Sunday, January 12, 2025
News from throughout Western Racine County.
Nine people sent to hospital as a precaution; no serious injuries reported By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief St. Mary’s Grade School, Burlington, was evacuated late Friday morning and a dozen people were taken to the hospital for medical evaluation after chemicals used to clean the school’s cafeteria created concern […]
Kansasville Grade School participates in Fire Prevention Week activities Members of the Kansasville Fire Department visited Kansasville Grade School Oct. 11 as part of the department’s participation in Racine County’s Fire Prevention Week 2012 activities. Firefighters demonstrated emergency crawling techniques and discussed with the kids the seriousness of having […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A piloted project to rid several areas of Waterford’s waterways of plants and weeds has been deemed successful. But local officials say more work is needed. Lakefront resident Dennis Hasenfang gave a presentation of work that took place late this summer at the Waterford Waterway Management […]
Proper budgeting means residents still face no-increase tax levy By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The release Monday of actual figures of state aid to local school districts will have negligible impact on the Burlington Area School District thanks mainly to BASD’s plan to prepare for the worst. “When you […]
Easing residency requirement was small price to pay, they contend By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer City of Burlington officials said they have heard few complaints about their recent efforts to retain Police Chief Peter Nimmer, but several people have contacted the Standard Press questioning whether the effort was fair […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent “Equity” was the buzzword of the day, sounded by local drainage commissioners last week during a public hearing that exceeded two hours and ended in a controversial decision. Despite opposition voiced that evening from dozens of affected residents, commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 4 in favor of […]
State takes time to correct data errors, official says By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District, like the rest of Wisconsin, will have to wait another two weeks before seeing its report cards. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced last week that the first of school […]
Children and adults are invited to come in costume to the Great Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Union Grove Union High School gymnasium. Enjoy many free family activities, including old-fashioned children’s games with small prize, refreshments (as long as supplies last), crafts […]
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 2013 Waterford Public Library (WPL) budget of about $691,000 features double digit employee raises that have been approved by the WPL board. But the library budget received mixed reviews when discussed recently at a joint meeting of the village’s Finance Committee and board Committee of […]
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Beginning next week City of Burlington residents will be able to take advantage of a special program that provides free household energy-saving products worth up to $100 in value. “This is really a big deal,” said Burlington Energy Ambassador Kevin Duffy. Duffy, who […]
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