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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
News from throughout Western Racine County.
For businesses and residences along McHenry Street (Highway P) in the Town of Burlington the past year has been a royal pain. First they had to put up with road closures due to the We Energies pipeline project and now they face a road repaving project that will stretch […]
Sixth generation operation hosts Racine farm breakfast By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Malchine Farms, of Wind Lake, is about as old as the State of Wisconsin. The multi-generational farm has been in the same family since 1854, just six years after Wisconsin became incorporated as a state, and has evolved […]
He’s been a member of the local police department since 2005. He’s risen from patrol officer to lieutenant, earning advanced law enforcement degrees along the way. Now he’s the chief. The story of how Brian Zmudzinski rose through the ranks of the Burlington Police Department and what he intends to […]
Departing UGES administrator reflects on her 37-year career By Dave Fidlin Correspondent When she joined the Union Grove Elementary School faculty in 1985 as a physical education and health teacher, Brenda Stevenson never imagined her entire career in education would be within the K-8 feeder district. But fast forward 37 […]
Isabelle Sheeley returns to her seat after receiving her diploma at Waterford Union High School’s commencement ceremony on June 12. The event featured speeches from school officials and students, and culminated with the awarding of the diplomas. For more photos from the ceremony see the June 16 edition of the […]
Officials now must decide whether to remove or improve By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Residents and city officials can rejoice in knowing state regulators formally approved Burlington’s request for funding Echo Lake Dam improvements under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant program. The City of Burlington, which […]
The power of community pride and the allure of high school athletics came together recently to provide the push needed to fund a major upgrade of athletic facilities at Burlington High School. This summer the school will undertake replacement of its running track and installation of artificial turf at […]
Union Grove Elementary School Principal Thomas Johnson conducted his business from the roof of the school on May 24 as a reward for the students, who exceeded their goal in an aluminum collection. He’s shown here with the kindergarten students from the classes of teachers Monica Ninneman and Janette Kieffer.
Organizers excited about prospects for 2023 Standard Press Staff With the 2022 Burlington Jamboree held under ideal weather conditions and nearly 16,000 people attending the four-day festival, organizers are excited about the prospects for 2023. This was the second year for the Jamboree, which rose from the ashes of ChocolateFest […]
Construction on multi-use building to begin this summer The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recently awarded the Village of Waterford $250,000 as part of the Community Development Investment Grant program. The grant will go towards construction of what will become the Waterford Lofts, located at 506 E. Main Street. “In 2018, […]
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