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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      The spread of the coronavirus and its impact on everyday life continue to dominate the news and that’s the case on nearly every page of this week’s edition. From government orders to stay “Safer at Home,” to how we’re coping, worshiping and helping others are all included in this […]

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Walworth County has first confirmed case of COVID-19

Walworth County Division of Public Health announced Wednesday that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Walworth County. The person recently traveled domestically and at the recommendation of Walworth County Division of Public Health, voluntarily self-isolated upon returning to the community. The Division of Public Health said no additional […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      In the matter of a few days, life as we know it has gone from routine and carefree to restricted and anxious. That’s the calling card of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Only time will tell if the social isolation rules and guidelines imposed by public health officials will be […]

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Schools to close next week

Burlington schools are slated to be closed on Monday The Burlington Area School District will be closed Monday and schools throughout the state must close by Wednesday and remain closed until April 6 under a mandate issued by Gov. Tony Evers late Friday afternoon. Burlington Area School District Superintendent Stephen […]

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County logs its first case of COVID-19

Person, now in home quarantine, had travelled internationally Racine County has its first case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The Central Racine County Health Department made the announcement Friday afternoon. The person was exposed while traveling internationally and is currently isolated at home, according to the health […]