Temporary rallycross course pitched for vacant Mercury site By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While a first phase of the Village of Waterford’s Mercury development site on Highway 36 is moving forward, questions of when the second and third phases of the project will go forward loom. As future plans wait in […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Burlington grad helping make improved coronavirus test
Approval could lead to wider testing needed to open economy By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent According to new analysis by Harvard researchers, COVID-19 testing must be ramped up across the country before the restaurants, bars and other establishments can safely reopen to the public. Due to unreliable tests and a shortage […]
Census continues despite COVID-19
County releases response rates, encourages completion By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Racine County Complete Count Committee continues to move forward with the 2020 U.S. Census even amid uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. M.T. Boyle, chairperson of the committee, said there were some adjustments in how the census is promoted […]
City won’t join protest against state order
Doing so would jeopardize citizen health, liability coverage, mayor says The City of Burlington will not be joining a protest planned for Saturday urging Gov. Tony Evers to loosen coronavirus restrictions on local businesses. Mayor Jeannie Hefty said Thursday in a statement the city will continue to follow the governor’s […]
Prailes announces run for Vos’ seat
Former Burlington alderman wants to challenge state Assembly Speaker Bob Prailes, a former City of Burlington alderman with a long history of community service, announced on Thursday his intention to run for the 63rd District Assembly seat currently held by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The announcement could lead to an […]
Fishermen rescue woman in Browns Lake
She told deputies she wanted to swim across lake Two fishermen rescued a woman who was floundering in the cold water of Browns Lake Monday evening, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. The woman, 26, was suffering from hypothermia and was taken to a hospital for treatment and a […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
The debate over whether government should accelerate efforts to reopen shuttered businesses – and who has the authority to make such decisions – rages on with few definitive answers. Take, for example, the top law enforcement officials in the three-county area. Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said he, in […]
County to open golf courses, dog parks
Racine County-owned golf courses and dog parks will open to the public on Friday, according to County Executive Jonathan Delagrave. Officials also plan to open the county’s two campgrounds on May 1. Delagrave said in a news release that the openings are in accordance with Gov. Tony Evers’ most […]
High school examines options in wake of failed school officer vote
Cutting other expenses or going without are the choices officials face, superintendent says By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The second time was not a charm for the Waterford Union High School District. This spring, voters in Waterford, Rochester, Norway and slivers over other nearby townships within the high school’s boundaries voted […]
Stay strong, neighbors
This message of strength and perseverance greets drivers along South Colony Avenue near 58th Road on Union Grove’s north side. Similar public expressions are seen in communities throughout the area as residents cope with a societal shutdown due to coronavirus. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
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