Arctic blast to settle in on Thursday in area In the wake of a disruptive winter storm expected to track across portions of the Plains and Midwest, a powerful Arctic front will surge southward from Canada, ushering in the coldest air of the season for many in the area, […]
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Town denies proposed gravel pit
Multiple factors cited by Spring Prairie officials By Jason Arndt Editor The Spring Prairie Town Board unanimously struck down all three proposals related to a highly controversial gravel pit before hundreds of concerned residents at Monday’s meeting. The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval of the proposals on […]
Community invited to honor Rescue Squad volunteers
Event scheduled for Feb. 16 at Veterans Terrace A community event honoring the volunteers of the former Burlington Rescue Squad is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16, at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Avenue. The public is invited to attend. Doors open at 2 p.m. and a formal program is slated for […]
End of an era in groceries
Sale of Richter’s Twin Lakes store to Illinois chain should be done by end of February Richter’s Marketplace of Twin Lakes officially will become part of Berkot’s Super Foods, a privately held grocery retail chain based in Joliet, Illinois, when the sale gets done at the end of February. According […]
In this week’s Waterford Post…
In a case that took 3-1/2 years to come to trial, a Waterford woman has been convicted of negligent operation of a motor vehicle in the death of an East Troy restaurateur. According to court records, Danielle A. Grooms was found guilty of the charge after a six-day jury […]
CCHS plans facility upgrades this summer
Donations spur upgrades to science labs as school prepares for 100th anniversary By Jason Arndt Editor Catholic Central High School is moving forward with plans to remodel facilities, upgrade classrooms and enhance technology, all of which will be in place for the 2020-21 school year. The upgrades, according to Principal […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While the corona virus is getting the lion’s share of media coverage, the flu remains a much bigger threat for residents of Western Racine County. Officials with the Central Racine County Health Department say a flu shot and good hygiene are the best defense as the virus has not […]
Waterford video effort goes viral
Locals push to get HGTV to do village makeover By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer In just a couple of days, a video project in Waterford has gone viral locally, with more than 1,200 people joining the social media group for the project with videos being produced and sent to HGTV […]
City to consider another rent-free year for seniors
Facility administrator says group is looking to develop revenue streams By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Senior Activity Center could receive another rent-free year pending approval of a lease agreement with the City of Burlington at a Feb. 4 Common Council meeting. According to city officials, the lease agreement remains […]
Hit and run suspect believed he struck an animal
The driver formally charged with hit and run for allegedly striking and injury a man who was clearing snow from his driveway in Union Grove Jan. 17 told investigators he heard a thump but thought he struck an animal so he did not stop. James O. McKnight, 43, was charged […]