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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

Sweating out the vetoes

Officials worry about impact on local roads, prosecutor’s office By Jason Arndt Editor While the new state budget bolstered road funding, some area lawmakers had concerns about how the new revenue will be allocated, after Gov. Tony Evers vetoed some provisions approved by the state legislature. Evers, who issued 78 […]

Waterford

Village hikes water, sewer rates

Rising costs, maintenance is behind the increase, officials say By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Water and sewer utility rates within the Village of Waterford are set to increase. The Village Board on June 24 voted to increase water rates 34 percent and increase sewer rates 15 percent. The moves come after […]

Burlington

The heat is on

Competitors play a bag-toss tournament amid intense heat, including high humidity, and occasional rain showers during the annual Burlington Firefighter’s dance at Echo Park on July 4. Featured band Lunchmoney Bullies kept the crowd entertained. Other event highlights included a bag-toss tournament, raffles, beverages and food prepared and served by […]

Burlington

Singin’ the blues in Echo Park

Blues Disciples to play B-Town Sounds concert series Thursday The Milwaukee-based Blues Disciples are scheduled to play the third installment of the B-Town Sounds summer concert series at Echo Park in downtown Burlington Thursday, July 11. The free show is slated begin at 6:30 p.m. and run to 8:30 p.m. […]

News

Strawberry farms aim to stay open into weekend

Cold spring delayed start of picking season By Jason Arndt Editor The strawberry picking season could come to a close as late as this weekend, according to area strawberry producers, who indicated a cold start led to delayed season. That season, which normally runs from mid-June through July 4, began […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      Whenever a state budget is finalized, legislators on both sides of the aisle crank out press releases taking credit for the good and placing blame for the bad based on their political view. With last week’s signing of the biennial state budget by Gov. Tony Evers, we take a […]