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In this week’s Standard Press…

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      A major local employer plans to permanently lay off dozens of workers and it has nothing to do with the pandemic.

Nestlé USA has notified state labor officials that it will lay off 34 employees at its Burlington plant stemming from the sale of its U.S. confections business in 2018 to Ferrero.

Nestle’s plan is among the top stories in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press.

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Here’s a look at some of the other stories in this week’s edition:

  • READY FOR THE JAMBOREE: With ChocolateFest in the rearview mirror, organizers of this weekend’s Burlington Jamboree are hopeful the transitional event will provide a launching pad for a new Memorial Day weekend festival.
  • DECLINE IN COVID CASES CONTINUES: Racine County’s active COVID-19 caseload continued its downward slide within a seven-day stretch as more residents finished their vaccination series against coronavirus. The state Department of Health Services on Tuesday reported 421 Racine County residents have an active COVID-19 infection, 63 fewer than a week earlier, when the number stood at 484.
  • CONGRATS GRADS! Celebrate the achievements of the graduating seniors of Burlington and Catholic Central high schools in the special section included with this week’s edition.
  • SUMMER FUN AWAITS: The Burlington Community Aquatic Center is scheduled to open for the summer season on Saturday without the attendance restrictions that were in place in 2020. Even if the pool is closed due to cool weather Saturday, the front desk will be open to process memberships and distribute members’ key fobs.
  • STRONG DEMAND FOR RVs: Area dealers work to keep up with demand for RVs and travel trailers as supplies for new units become tight.
  • A WAKEUP CALL: The path to the Southern Lakes Conference softball championship may not be as smooth as once thought for the Burlington High School girls team. The Demons lost their first SLC game to Elkhorn Tuesday and will face the Elks again Friday in a showdown likely to determine the champ.

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