Show opens Oct. 10 and runs two weekends By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent Haylofters’ director Megan Schroeder calls this year’s fall show at the Malt House one of the hardest she’s ever done. “It is the most difficult script I’ve ever done,” explained Schroeder, who is at the helm of “Nevermore: […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Gravel pit proposal still in limbo
Spring Prairie official eyes Oct. 24 for meeting on issue By Jason Arndt Editor A proposed gravel pit in the Town of Spring Prairie remains a lingering issue as Asphalt Contractors, Inc. President Robert Kordus continues to update plans. Since June 27, when the proposal went before the Planning and […]
Run through the wringer
Couple gets through series of medical, personal tragedies with help of family, friends By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief If life was a tag-team wrestling match, Mike and Erin Ramczyk would have tagged out two months ago. The young parents were been beaten into submission by what seemed like an […]
Feel the power
Touch A Truck Wisconsin, launched by Kurk Concrete, celebrated its fifth annual event Saturday on the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove. Kaden Marriott, 5, of Milwaukee, learns how to put out a fire with assistance from Kansasville Assistant Fire Chief Tom Kalbas. For additional photos from the event see […]
LDV in the running for the ‘coolest’ product
Custom specialty vehicle maker in final four of statewide contest By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington-based manufacturer LDV Inc. has advanced to the final four in The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest presented by the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and Johnson Financial Group. LDV, which builds custom vehicles used globally, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Wisconsin is home to some of the coolest products of all time – from Harley Davidson motorcycles to the original light (make that, Lite) beer. So could the specialty vehicles made by LDV in Burlington earn that lofty status? The local maker of custom vehicles, such as mobile police […]
‘Actions speak louder than words’
Village of Waterford officials react to town’s decision not to renew fire contract By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village of Waterford officials had strong words for their township counterparts this week as a strained relationship between the two municipalities was on display. The Village Board on Monday spent more than a […]
One, two, three – kick!
Members of the Waterford Union High School staff perform their own dance routine in the spirit of fun during halftime of Waterford’s homecoming football game Sept. 20. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
UGES unveils facility improvements
More than 60% of voters backed school upgrades By Jason Arndt Editor Union Grove Elementary School District officials unveiled facility improvements authorized through a referendum passed by voters last November at a dedication ceremony on Saturday. The nearly $8 million referendum addressed aging infrastructure, added flexible learning spaces, including more […]
Man charged with buying car with fake ID
A warrant was issued Sept. 20 for the arrest of an Illinois man charged with buying a car in Burlington with fake identification. Jordan M. Hardy, 27, of South Beloit, Ill., was charged Aug. 15 in Racine County Circuit Court with theft by false representation of $10,000 to $100,000. According […]
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