The Central Racine County Health Department announced long-term healthcare facilities are critically low on personal protective equipment and have asked for donations to fulfill its needs. “At this time we are accepting homemade fabric masks,” the CRCHD states on its Facebook page. Personal protective equipment includes N95 respirators, disposable gowns, […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Love, Inc. closes store, donation centers temporarily
Food pantry and services still available Southern Lakes Area Love, Inc. temporarily closed its stores and donations centers in both Burlington and Waterford in response to growing COVID-19 pandemic. But the nonprofit group plans to continue offering its food pantry and services, according to the organization’s website. “Right now we’re […]
Kohl’s stores to temporarily close Thursday
National retailer Kohl’s plans to temporarily close its doors, effective 7 p.m. Thursday, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary closure runs through at least April 1 and employees will be financially supported for two weeks. “To demonstrate our support of the efforts underway to contain the spread of […]
Sheriff: Some calls will be handled by phone
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office announced new procedures, including responding to some calls by phone, to help stem the spread of coronavirus. The new procedures, according to a news release, looks to ensure the safety of both deputies as well as community members along with businesses. “The Sheriff’s Office will […]
State of Emergency declared in City of Burlington
Temporary changes to city services announced The City of Burlington announced a state of emergency Thursday amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The declaration of emergency called by Mayor Jeannie Hefty follows similar declarations made by Gov. Tony Evers and Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave According to a news release, the City […]
Walworth County has first confirmed case of COVID-19
Walworth County Division of Public Health announced Wednesday that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Walworth County. The person recently traveled domestically and at the recommendation of Walworth County Division of Public Health, voluntarily self-isolated upon returning to the community. The Division of Public Health said no additional […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
In the matter of a few days, life as we know it has gone from routine and carefree to restricted and anxious. That’s the calling card of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Only time will tell if the social isolation rules and guidelines imposed by public health officials will be […]
Schools to close next week
Burlington schools are slated to be closed on Monday The Burlington Area School District will be closed Monday and schools throughout the state must close by Wednesday and remain closed until April 6 under a mandate issued by Gov. Tony Evers late Friday afternoon. Burlington Area School District Superintendent Stephen […]
County logs its first case of COVID-19
Person, now in home quarantine, had travelled internationally Racine County has its first case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The Central Racine County Health Department made the announcement Friday afternoon. The person was exposed while traveling internationally and is currently isolated at home, according to the health […]
Gateway will migrate to online instruction
Technical college cancels traditional classes March 16 to 18 Gateway Technical College, which has campuses in Burlington and Elkhorn, has canceled classes March 16 to March 18, all campus events March 16 through April 13 and all college-related international and out-of-state trips until April 30, the school announced Friday morning. […]
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