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In this week’s Standard Press…

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      For a road less than a mile long, Maryland Avenue has placed a relatively heavy burden on the City of Burlington and its taxpayers.

The $1.85 million road and utility reconstruction project has experienced a number of unanticipated cost overruns mainly the result of waste that was unearthed from a former landfill beneath the road. The Common Council approved an additional $57,934 and that number is likely to climb above $250,000 according to the city’s DPW director.

The growing expense of the project is among the top stories in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. The newspaper will be on sale at local retail outlets and Thursday and subscribers will receive their copies with Thursday’s mail.

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

 

  • REMOTE WORKING SOLUTION SOUGHT: City of Burlington staff have recommended purchasing 20 new laptop computers to allow department heads and others to work remotely when conditions dictate it. However, the Common Coucil wants staff to seek competitive bids for the purchase before moving forward.

 

  • ALL IN THE FAMILY: Water skiing with a partner is a test of strength, endurance, timing, and trust – similar to the complexities of family relationships. Mike and Megan Bolda of Waterford know this quite well. The father-daughter duo earned the first place title for Individual Doubles at the Division 2 National Water ski Championship held in Shawano on Aug. 6.

 

  • LEWD AND RUDE ACTS ALLEGED: A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 30 for a Burlington man charged with corning a bartender and exposing himself. David F. Roucek, 70, was charged Sept. 17 in Racine County Circuit Court with false imprisonment, lewd and lascivious behavior and disorderly conduct.

 

  • COVID ON THE RISE IN SCHOOLS: The Burlington Area School District on Sept. 13 registered 12 cumulative COVID-19 cases, including eight with an active infection, according to its dashboard. However, eight days later, the district dashboard recorded 266% increase in confirmed cases among staff and students.

 

  • KWIK TRIP TO EXPAND IN BURLINGTON: Kwik Trip on Falcon Ridge Drive will soon undergo an expansion project that will increase its footprint by more than 60% and allow it to offer more services and features at the site.

 

  • FALL FESTIVAL AT ST. CHARLES: St. Charles Catholic Parish, Burlington, will host its 62nd annual Fall Festival on Saturday and Sunday. The event features food, music, raffles – including a $15,000 grand prize – and an online auction.

 

  • HAPPY HOMECOMING: Kicker Christian Pedone booted a 25-yard field goal in overtime to lift Catholic Central to a 25-22 victory over Kenosha Christian Life in overtime.

 

  • A PLACE FOR FANTASY GAMERS: Matthew Modrow said his idea of opening a gaming store in downtown Burlington involved more than just stocking the shelves with games and toys, he wanted to provide a place for people to gather and play those games.

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