Village officials comb through Union Grove survey data By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Crime and safety topped the list of importance, but the village’s proximity to nearby employment came in lower on the spectrum. Union Grove Village Administrator Mike Hawes and the Village Board recently distilled data from a community survey […]
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Rochester will pay to archive social media
Postings are valuable form of communication, official says By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an effort to stay abreast of modern open records laws, Rochester officials plan to allocate $2,388 next year to ensure social media posts related to village business and sanctioned activities are properly archived. Village Clerk Sandi Swan […]
All-Area football team to be unveiled
Annual honor team published in this week’s Southern Lakes Newspapers The 2019 Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area football team is revealed in this week’s editions of the Burlington Standard Press, Waterford Post and Westine Report. Pick up a copy of the newspaper to find out which local players made the cut […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Have you ever believed that you’ve got better ideas than the people who run your community or school? Or are you the type who likes to become involved because good intentions make for good government? If you find yourself nodding to either of these statements you might just be […]
Wolverine girls basketball looks for more entering season
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Excellence occasionally brings about dissatisfaction, and that might be an apt description of the current state of the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team. The Wolverines went 19-5 last season and won the Southern Lakes Conference with a 13-1 record. Waterford then captured a WIAA […]
Dir ends record-setting career on state stage
Grove senior part of unforgettable season By Tim Wester Correspondent There wasn’t a single game, spike, or dig where Union Grove senior Olivia Dir realized her team was headed to an unforgettable season. Somewhere between her team’s pre-game line dancing ritual and taking the court before a match, the school’s […]
Council hesitant to grant funds for performing arts center study
Aldermen want to see a business plan before considering grant By Jason Arndt Editor Although City Council members support a multi-venue performing arts center, they are unsure whether to approve a grant for a feasibility study, which could come from the city’s revolving loan fund program. The revolving loan fund […]
Town rejects proposed Dollar General store
Residents voice opposition to discount store’s proposed location By Jason Arndt Editor Town of Burlington’s Planning and Zoning Commission rejected all items related to a proposed Dollar General store in the Bohners Lake area at a Nov. 14 meeting. The rejection drew applause from dozens of residents who showed up […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
After a line of impassioned speakers took turns explaining to Town of Burlington officials last week why they think it’s a bad idea to allow a Dollar General store near Bohners Lake, the town’s Planning and Zoning Board rejected the proposal. But, according to one board member, the decision […]
BASD approves final $5 million for middle school
Academic calendar adjusted to allow more construction time By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent The Burlington Area School District School Board approved three projects Monday night at its monthly meeting — all pieces of the puzzle to the new Karcher Middle School project. The board unanimously approved both the final $5 million […]
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