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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      The lengths some people will go to in a life of crime is often astounding to people who generally obey the law. Such is the case of an Ohio man charged for allegedly stealing more than $37,000 in electronics from the Burlington Walmart. The case of the shoplifters who […]

Burlington

A final blow for gravel pit

County Board follows suit and denies proposed mining operation By Jason Arndt Editor The Walworth County Board of Supervisors needed a mere two minutes, if that, Tuesday to agree with the Zoning Agency’s decision to deny a proposed gravel pit in the Town of Spring Prairie. The decision comes after […]

Waterford

Couple to open distillery

Their plan is to create a gathering space, not another bar By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff When Tammie and Brandon Begotka moved to Waterford 10 years ago, they quickly connected with the community. “In that time we have really been passionate about this community,” Brandon Begotka said. “We’ve created two […]

Waterford

In the home stretch

  Work on the Main Street bridge over the Fox River in downtown Waterford is nearing its conclusion, according to officials with the state Department of Transportation. The bridge is currently slated for completion sometime in April, according to Michael Pyritz, the regional communications manager for the state agency. The […]

Burlington

Sailing to Tokyo

CCHS graduate qualifies for U.S. Olympic team By Jason Arndt Editor East Troy native Stephanie Roble always had a love for sailing even as a youngster growing up on Lake Beulah. Roble, a 2007 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Burlington, said the love affair began when her parents […]

Union Grove

Mural proposed for village

Artwork intended to welcome people into Union Grove By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new artistic depiction of some of Union Grove’s most notable features could soon be installed in one of the village’s most highly trafficked areas with assistance from a civic organization. Village Administrator Mike Hawes presented the Village […]

Waterford

A decade of dominance

Waterford High School clinches 10th consecutive SLC Academic Bowl The Swinging ’60s, the Roaring ’20s, the Flying ’40s were all great decades in American history. Locally, Waterford’s Academic Team recently made its own mark in the annals of time by extending its dominance of the Southern Lakes Conference to the […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      The hazards of driving – something most of us do daily without giving it a second thought – are ever-present. That message was painfully driven home less than a month ago with the tragic crash that killed talented attorney Elizabeth Olszewski and longtime police officer Jennifer Diener. There was […]