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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

A runaway idea

‘Nanobrewery’ developer taps historic spot in Burlington By Jason Arndt Editor Bernard Petersen has always had a fondness for home brewing and wanted to share his love of craft beer with the Burlington community while doing his part to help revitalize the Chestnut Street loop. Petersen, co-owner of MPC Property […]

Waterford

Rochester stays with home team

Village stomps out Waterford’s fire-EMS proposal By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Rochester officials this week upheld the strong sentiments shared this summer and snuffed out any immediate plans of canceling the village’s contract with the local fire company to enter into an agreement with the Village of Waterford’s department. In June, […]

Burlington

Firefighters run for fun

A team from the City of Burlington Fire Department competes in the coffin races Oct. 26 as part of the Spooky City events on Pine Street in downtown Burlington. The coffin races were new to the lineup of Halloween-themed activities at the 30th annual Spooky City. See additional photos from […]

Burlington

‘A period of mourning’

Volunteer Rescue Squad members recall their tenures By Jason Arndt Editor Simon Miller remembered being placed on a waiting list to join the Burlington Rescue Squad. Miller, who eventually joined the Rescue Squad in 1979, said becoming a volunteer for the nonprofit organization created by the Burlington Rotary Club 73 […]

Burlington

Officials keep tabs on sex offenders at Halloween

They are not allowed to participate in trick-or-treat related activities By Jason Arndt Editor State law prohibits registered sex offenders from participating in any trick-or-treat activities and authorities will conduct compliance checks on each of them during the city’s annual event on Thursday. While families with children go door-to-door seeking […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      For 73 years volunteers were the lifeblood of the Burlington Rescue Squad. Now, as the volunteer organization plans to disband on Jan. 1, those volunteers are in a period of mourning. For longtime members, the squad is a passion, commitment and family like few others. But, most of all, […]