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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Waterford

Just chillin’

A boy looks at his phone while sitting in one of the oversized Adirondack chairs in Waterford’s Village Hall Park Sunday. Local parks have been popular in recent weeks as residents seek to get outdoors while observing social distancing guidelines. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      It was a little more than 30 years ago that Kerry O’Brien-Krueger vanished from her Burlington home without a trace. The 31-year-old wife and mother of a 3-year-old daughter hasn’t been heard from since. Was it foul play? Did she sneak off and start a new life? Theories abound, […]

News

Real estate industry adapts to effects of pandemic

Services include online showings and curbside closings By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The effects of coronavirus are being felt across all industries. And real estate is no exception. While virtual tours and online photos to show houses are being promoted more often with fears of germs and catching illness these days, […]

Union Grove

Man allegedly slashed brother’s head

  A status conference is scheduled for May 28 for a Union Grove man charged with cutting his brother’s forehead. Robert C. Moorehead, 63, was charged April 9 in Racine County Circuit Court with mayhem and aggravated battery, both with the use of a dangerous weapon; obstructing an officer; and […]

Burlington

City explores its new brand proposal

Current effort focuses on ‘City of Trails’ By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington has been known as Chocolate City since ChocolateFest started more than three decades ago. While many questions remain, the city could transform itself as a “City of Trails” under a rebranding effort that is […]

Waterford

Boosters donate nearly $20,000 to WUHS

Club raises funds for various athletic needs By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Throughout the year, representatives of the Wolverine Booster Club collect funds to benefit Waterford Union High School’s various athletic activities through such efforts as an annual pancake breakfast and golf outing and concession sales. As the 2019-20 school year […]

Union Grove

A lifeline for local business

Union Grove creates small business relief program By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With muscle from an already-in-place economic development program, Union Grove officials last week announced plans to offer loans of up to $5,000 to village-based businesses facing sudden hardship from COVID-19. The Village Board held a special meeting April 6 […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      The sprawling grounds of the St. Francis Friary in Burlington are both beautiful and heartbreaking. Decades ago when the monastery was filled with friars, the picturesque property was meticulously maintained. The peaceful grottos and shrines scattered about the grounds served as a source of inspiration for visitors as well […]