Officials offer advice on staying safe as temperatures plunge The Racine County Office of Emergency Management is reminding Racine County residents to take the forecasted frigid temperatures seriously and to avoid exposure to the cold. According to the National Weather Service, the coldest temperatures of the season are being ushered […]
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In this week’s Standard Press…
Echo Lake and the dam that creates it are longtime fixtures of Burlington’s downtown that are among the community’s signature views. However, with the dam now considered a “significant hazard,” by the state because its inability handle severe floods, the clock is ticking on its future. City officials are […]
Local teachers ready to get vaccine
High percentage of district staff indicate they’ll get the shot By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a limited supply during the initial rollout, most of the teachers interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine within the Waterford Graded School District have reportedly been able to receive it or will receive in in […]
A song of love
CCHS choir poised to deliver singing Valentines By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Love and music have been intertwined since time immemorial. There are few things that tug at the heartstrings as poignantly as a well-penned and performed song. It’s a pairing that provides a sublime bridge over the gap […]
Future of dam is in city’s hands
Structure at Echo Lake will have to change by 2025, officials say By Jason Arndt Staff Writer City officials said the Echo Lake dam in Burlington will more than likely change in the future. But they acknowledge there are many lingering questions ranging from cost, dam modifications and even removing […]
Space heater suspected in blaze that destroyed home in Dover
A space heater is a suspected cause of a fire that destroyed a home in the 600 block of Britton Road in the Town of Dover Tuesday morning. A father and son were able to escape the blaze, which was reported at 6:27 a.m., along with three dogs, according to […]
Update: Bus terminal fire appears to be caused by electrical problem
UPDATE: The Racine County Sheriff’s Office reports that the fire at Tuesday morning at Thomas Bus Company was likely electrical in nature and officials do not suspect a criminal act. The fire “heavily damaged” six school buses with an estimated loss of $525,000, officials said. Officials are investigating what caused […]
Union Grove officials fill board vacancy
Amy Sasse, 42, selected from field of five hopefuls By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A three-year resident with leadership experience in the hospitality industry has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Union Grove Village Board. The six incumbent members of the local elected body named Amy Sasse, 42, to […]
Village inks contract with sheriff
Sheriff’s office will supplement coverage provided by town police By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford officials have finalized a contract with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department as the village uses the resources of two local agencies for public safety in 2021. The Village Board on Jan. 11 approved an agreement in […]
Teacher: Lesson plan was taken out of context
Taff believes further allegations are politically motivated By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Jeff Taff, the Burlington High School teacher who is on paid leave while the school district investigates what some contend are improper interactions with students, said this week in an exclusive interview his classroom instructions at the […]
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