In a year that’s been colored mostly gray by the coronavirus pandemic, residents of Waterford donned their patriotic colors Saturday to celebrate Independence Day with a traditional July 4 parade. Children in attendance joyfully scramble to pick up candy tossed by parade participants. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
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Man says he saw Beast of Bray Road in Lyons
Lake Geneva resident claims he saw werewolf-like creature twice in one month By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With coronavirus affecting thousands, people afraid to leave the house and racial tensions running high in the United States, stories about werewolves can provide quite the necessary distraction. But werewolves? Seriously? Around here, the […]
Power outage spikes city meeting
Sales tax increase, Maryland Avenue among discussion items By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Midway through the second item of Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole agenda, the City of Burlington lost power and lost its quorum, which caused officials to adjourn the meeting. The Committee of the Whole meeting, held via […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Tuesday’s Burlington Common Council meeting began like any other, but it ended like few – if any – others. The meeting was cut short about 45 minutes into the agenda when a storm blew through the area, knocking down tree limbs and cutting power to several areas of the […]
Waterford schools collaborate on reopening plans
Plans and structure could be unveiled July 20 By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the clock ticking on the start of the 2020-21 school year, school officials throughout the Waterford area are beginning the process of determining how a fall reopening will take place in the era of COVID-19. Waterford Union […]
At the market
Gail Hack and her husband Ray make a sale of produce grown on their nearby farm at the Union Grove Public Market Tuesday. Among their offerings were strawberries, raspberries, peas, potatoes and cucumbers. The market, which is sponsored by the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, is held each […]
Area Independence Day parades still on
Burlington will have fireworks in city, township By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Western Racine County communities still plan on holding some Fourth of July celebrations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But there will be some modifications, according to organizers from each event. The Central Racine County Health Department, which advises people […]
County health officials ease COVID-19 recommendations
Face coverings, physical distancing still strongly encouraged By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Central Racine County Health Department eased some recommendations related to COVID-19 as its service area continues to experience newly confirmed cases of the disease. The recommendations, according to a June 29 announcement, cover multiple sectors from individuals […]
Self-proclaimed mafia man charged with sexual assaults of girls
A Town of Burlington man initially charged with having two pipe bombs at his home was further charged last week with multiple sex offenses involving four girls. Kyle E. Gustin, 37, of the 34000 block of West Chestnut Street, was charged June 18 in Racine County Circuit Court with two […]
Grateful for the gardens
Waterford residents rave about community plots – even if they are temporary By Chris Bennett Correspondent Mary Heebsh of Waterford can hardly wait to harvest her tomatoes. Heebsh lives in the house next to the new Waterford Community Garden, which is in a vacant lot at the corner of Main […]
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