News

News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      Former NFL quarterback and current NFL television analyst Tony Romo is undoubtedly Burlington’s favorite son. Now the community that proudly claims him as such wants to immortalize Romo in turf. Burlington High School’s athletic director on Monday pitched a plan to the School Board calling for the football field […]

Burlington

Panel to study school boundaries

BASD committee will lay groundwork for new grade configuration By Jason Arndt Editor While construction continues on the new Karcher Middle School, the Burlington Area School District Board of Education continues to move forward on other referendum objectives, including a new grade configuration plan. The configuration involves converting the middle […]

Union Grove

Crash devastates local families

Tragedy claims lives of police officer, talented lawyer By Jason Arndt Editor A horrific vehicle crash on a snowy afternoon in the Village of Yorkville Feb. 9 claimed the lives of two people heavily devoted to their respective professions and families. While one was a dedicated City of Racine police […]

Burlington

County agency recommends against gravel pit

By Jason Arndt Editor A resolution passed by the Spring Prairie Town Board opposing a proposed gravel pit left the Walworth County Zoning Agency with limited options at a Feb. 20 meeting. The options, according to Director Michael P. Cotter, of the Land Use and Resource Management Department, were either […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      The gravel pit proposal in the Town of Spring Prairie didn’t end with the Town Board’s rejection last week. The matter still has life as it will be considered by the Walworth County Zoning Agency on Thursday evening. And while the county usually sides with the wishes expressed by […]

News

Incumbents advance in primary races

Incumbents in three area races were among the candidates advancing from today’s primary election to the April 7 Spring Election. Here’s a look at the results in Racine County (all results are unofficial at this point): Burlington Common Council, District 1: Incumbent Theresa Mayer led the way with 89 votes […]

Waterford

Village starts fresh on brewpub

Officials again seek proposals, this time with option of selling fire station site By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a lengthy discussion last week, Village of Waterford officials have set a 30-day window for the sale or lease of Fire Station No. 1 with the intent of transitioning the site to […]

Union Grove

Primary to narrow Yorkville School candidates

Board is dealing with split between teachers, administration Five candidates are seeking two available seats on the Board of Education for the Yorkville Joint 2 School District, which has been rocked by controversy over leadership in recent months. District voters in Tuesday’s primary election will narrow the field to four […]