By Jason Arndt Editor Federal officials have accused the Wendy’s restaurant in Burlington of violating child labor laws as part of a nine-state investigation involving its parent company Manna Inc. Manna Inc., which operates 99 Wendy’s and Fazoli’s franchises, was ordered to pay $157,114 in the crackdown by the U.S. […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Grandma’s memories preserved
Local author’s children’s book recounts move to the farm By Chad Hensiak Correspondent Union Grove High School alumnus and author Rich Hebron returned with illustrator Kenneth Ferguson on Jan. 19 to host a book release party at Old Settlers Inn to celebrate the release of their first children’s book. The […]
Village opposes incorporation
But officials will formally request open meeting with township By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village of Waterford officials this week agreed to go to the mat and fight against the Town of Waterford’s efforts to solidify its borders through the state’s incorporation process. At a special meeting Jan. 21, the Village […]
Town Board to vote on gravel pit recommendation
Spring Prairie Chairman says board will have final say By Jason Arndt Editor The Spring Prairie Town Board will have final consideration of a proposed gravel pit after the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval Jan. 16, according to Chairman Thomas C. Bolfert. Bolfert, in a letter to constituents dated […]
WITH VIDEO: ‘I can, therefore I should’
Humanitarian Award winner sets standard for volunteers, colleagues say By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Nikki Intine lives by the personal adage: “I can, therefore I should.” By putting that motto into action, Intine has created a long legacy of service to several charitable agencies in the area including Love […]
Former newspaper GM pleads guilty in theft case
Jensen ordered to pay $274,000, serve probation Cynthia R. Jensen, 56, of Kingston, Illinois, pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge in Walworth County Circuit Court on Jan. 10. The former general manager of Southern Lakes Newspapers and Southern Lakes Publishing, Delavan, made a $250,000 restitution payment at the court […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
After six months of impassioned debate, planners in Spring Prairie have recommended approval a controversial gravel pit. So what happens now? That process and who gets final say on the proposal are answered in stories that appear on the front page of this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard […]
Proposed pit moves to next step in Spring Prairie
By Jason Arndt Editor After more than two hours of debate, including voices of opposition, the Town of Spring Planning and Zoning Commission narrowly recommended approval of a proposed gravel pit Thursday. The recommendations include rezoning three parcels from A-1 Agriculture to M-3 Mineral Extraction District as well as conditional […]
Life-changing transformation
Sports journalist takes weight-loss journey that few seldom have traveled By Todd Mishler SLN Staff Dan Truttschel never imagined accomplishing such a feat. But to do it, he became half the man he used to be. Jan. 8 marked a milestone few attain in a lifetime, nonetheless in 12 months. […]
Forecast a mixed bag of snow, rain, ice
After a blast of cold Canadian air at midweek, a potent storm system will take aim at the central United States late this week, according to meteorologists with Accuweather. As the storm impacts the West Coast, bitterly cold air will settle in across the Plains and Great Lakes through […]
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