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 […]
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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 […]
Wrestling: Demons dominate for 3rd tournament victory
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Twenty-seven teams. Some of the best talent in the state. No problem. Not for these guys. The Burlington wrestling squad continued its season dominance with its third tournament victory of the season Saturday, this time a convincing beat-down at the Highlander Invite. Though there weren’t any […]
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 […]
New steeple rises atop St. John’s Lutheran Church
It took nearly a year to replace spire toppled in Feb. 2019 wind storm By Jason Arndt Editor Officials at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burlington can rejoice knowing a new steeple and cross is at the top of their building. The new steeple, which was installed on Jan. 15, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Officials at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burlington can rejoice knowing a new steeple and cross is at the top of their building. The new steeple, which was installed on Jan. 15, replaces a damaged 18-foot-long steeple toppled from its perch last February. The story of the nearly yearlong […]
Village re-ups with YMCA
Agency will again provide village’s park and rec service By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After what has been characterized as a successful pilot launch, Union Grove officials have agreed to renew their relationship with Racine Family YMCA for parks and recreation programs in the future. The Village Board on Jan. 13 […]
Street project to include amenities for cyclists, walkers
City to seek grants to help pay for Maryland Avenue upgrades By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Common Council on Tuesday endorsed a resolution to support adding bike and pedestrian amenities as part of the Maryland Avenue reconstruction project slated for 2021. Director of Public Works Peter Riggs, who explained […]
Local Wendy’s allegedly violated child labor laws
By Jason Arndt Editor Federal officials have accused the Wendy’s restaurant in Burlington of violating child labor laws as part of a nine-state investigation involving its parent company Manna Inc. Manna Inc., which operates 99 Wendy’s and Fazoli’s franchises, was ordered to pay $157,114 in the crackdown by the U.S. […]
Grandma’s memories preserved
Local author’s children’s book recounts move to the farm By Chad Hensiak Correspondent Union Grove High School alumnus and author Rich Hebron returned with illustrator Kenneth Ferguson on Jan. 19 to host a book release party at Old Settlers Inn to celebrate the release of their first children’s book. The […]
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