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 […]
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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. […]
Home and Garden Show postponed
The annual Home and Garden Show hosted by the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce and scheduled for Saturday has been postponed out of concern related to the spread of the coronavirus. Jan Ludtke, executive director of the organization, said in an email the decision was made in accordance with recommendations […]
County declares public health emergency
Residents urged to limit non-essential gatherings, develop household plan The Central Racine County Health Department, which also serves communities in Western Racine County, has advised residents to follow state and federal guidelines in response to the health threat caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Both the state and the county declared […]
Ohio man charged with stealing $37,000 in electronics
Trio allegedly used disguises, bolt cutter, deception An Ohio man with a lengthy record of theft is charged with stealing more than $37,000 in iPhones and iPads from the Burlington Walmart as part of a sophisticated shoplifting operation that employed disguises, a bolt cutter and deception. Racine County prosecutors allege […]
Musical casts its spell
Editor’s note: Out of concern over the potential spread of the coronavirus, Waterford Union High School has cancelled Saturday’s and Sunday’s scheduled performances of “The 25th Annual Putnman County Spelling Bee.” People who have already purchased tickets for the Saturday and Sunday shows may use them to see the Friday […]