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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

Flight for Life commits to long-term presence

Medical transport helicopter service to build permanent hangar By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Since last November, Flight for Life medical helicopter service has leased space at the Burlington Municipal Airport, with plans to construct a permanent hangar. The plans, according to city officials, also include a holding tank, helicopter pad […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      After more than a year of consideration, the City of Burlington is now poised to make a decision on future of Echo Lake Dam. This week the Common Council approved referendum questions that will appear on the Nov. 9 General Election ballot. The vote is advisory, but it’s expected […]

Union Grove

At the market

Bridget Raimondi welcomes customers to her Vinny’s Produce booth Aug. 9 at the Union Grove Public Market. The market is held Tuesday afternoons throughout the summer in the Piggly Wiggly shopping center parking lot. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)

Burlington

Task force on racism hits bumpy road

Members disagree on progress, approach to action By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington planned to deliver an update on a task force designed to improve race relations during a meeting of the Common Council earlier this month. Instead, city officials on Aug. 2 learned about new allegations […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press

      It’s been more than a year since the Mayor’s task force on racism and equity in Burlington was formed. And in that time the public has heard very little about the progress of the effort. Until last week when it became evident that not all the task force members […]

Union Grove

Union Grove OKs chicken ordinance

Village Board votes to allow backyard chickens   By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a lengthy review process, Union Grove officials have decided to give village residents an opportunity to have chickens on their properties in specific circumstances. The Village Board on July 25 voted in favor of the chicken-keeping ordinance, […]

Waterford

Shedding new light

WUHS reviews resident responses to diagnose why April referendum failed By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the whole, taxpayers within Waterford Union High School’s geographic area are satisfied with the district’s performance in a number of key metrics. But they are hesitant to back another referendum unless there is a strong […]