Pilot from Illinois escaped unharmed By Jason Arndt Editor The Federal Aviation Administration has started its investigation into the crash of a seaplane, which ended up in Camp Lake on Monday, before the pilot swam ashore and got a ride home to Illinois. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said the […]
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Spook-tacular day
Brenda Smage, of Jolly Giants in Madison, towers over the crowd at Wehmhoff Square Park in downtown Burlington Oct. 27 during the annual Spooky City. The event attracted visitors from throughout the area for a costume parade, hayrides and trick or treating at downtown businesses. (Photo by Jason Arndt)
School tax rate to fall even if referendum passes
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The equalized property tax rate for the Burlington Area School District is projected to decrease for next year even if residents approve a $43.7 million referendum in Tuesday’s election. “It was a double whammy of good news,” Superintendent Peter Smet said following Monday’s meeting […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The Burlington Area School District will ask voters on Tuesday to support a $43.7 million facilities referendum that includes funding for a new middle school. Most voters likely assume that if the referendum passes school property taxes will go up. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case in […]
Fun at the fest
Enjoying a ride down the slide at the Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival in Union Grove Oct. 20 are (from left) Jay and Jaycee Austin, Abigayle Bonn, and Mike and Ivy Bonn. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
Grove selects temporary treasurer as busy tax season looms
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A retired Racine County staffer with expertise in finance-related matters will be keeping the Union Grove treasurer position warm in the coming months as village officials seek out a long-term replacement. At the urging of Village Administrator Mark Janiuk, the Village Board on Oct. 8 voted […]
Partnership puts students on a fast track
They earn certifications from Gateway while still in high school By Alex Johnson Correspondent For Burlington High School, a partnership with Gateway Technical College has some students on the fast track to finish school earlier, especially in the medical field. Medical programs include students who seek careers as an EMT, […]
Washington-Caldwell officials finalize budget
School’s annual meeting is set for Oct. 29 By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a deadline for a final 2018-19 school year budget looming, officials in the Washington-Caldwell district recently discussed the final stretch in assembling the financial document. At a School Board meeting Oct. 15, Rachel Opgenorth, district bookkeeper and […]
The good witches
Annual Halloween get together keeps local women close By Jason Arndt Editor On the streets of New Orleans, Pamela Schroeder and some of her friends met a group of witches having lunch, and decided to bring the idea back to Burlington about two years ago. Schroeder, who has an affinity […]
Burlington to transform into Spooky City
Saturday event includes costume parade, trick or treating at downtown businesses By Jason Arndt Editor In downtown Burlington Saturday, there will be no shortage of entertainment, and plenty of candy for children at the 29th annual Spooky City celebration. Spooky City organizer Shad Branen, owner of Plaza Theater and WIN […]
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