The Union Grove Union High School District was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association with a Spectrum Award of Merit for its work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its annual conference held Nov. 16-18. The Union Grove Union High School District earned […]
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One more time
High school to survey residents on planned April referendum By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Residents served by Waterford Union High School will be surveyed in the coming weeks as district officials contemplate an upcoming referendum question on the April ballot. The WUHS School Board on Nov. 21 gave Superintendent Luke […]
City tax rate falls
But property values are up By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington could adopt its 2023 budget showing a slight increase in the overall tax levy, but a drop in the tax rate, during a Common Council meeting scheduled in early December. City Finance Director Steve DeQuaker called […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
While many communities are struggling to attract new housing, the City of Burlington is on the verge of approving a new subdivision that could bring 300 new homes to the area. The Common Council is scheduled Dec. 6 to vote on a rezoning plan that would pave the way […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
December 6. Remember that date. That’s when the Burlington Common Council is slated to make the final decision on the future of the Echo Lake Dam. Armed with the support of 60% of the voters in a recent referendum on the issue, council members have a clear path to […]
Roesing Furniture to close after 120 years
Liquidation sale begins Nov. 10 as owner retires Roesing Furniture will close its doors permanently after serving Waterford and southeastern Wisconsin since 1902. The closing comes as fourth-generation owner Bob Roesing has announced his retirement. “The communities all around and our loyal customers can grab a piece of history by […]
Demons bow out in semifinal
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer One night removed from a thrilling seesaw quarterfinal victory, the Burlington High School girls volleyball team looked to upend top-seeded Oconomowoc on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Resch Center in Green Bay. But the Demons couldn’t quite keep up with the defending champion Raccoons. Oconomowoc, […]
Complete election results
Follow the links below for the complete unofficial results from the Racine County Clerk’s office: • Election Summary Report • Supplemental Report for Assembly District 63
In this week’s Standard Press…
Tuesday’s election put an end to nearly a year of contentious campaigning and bickering among voters on opposites sides of the political spectrum. While we all are rejoicing that the relentless attack ads have disappeared, we can also pat ourselves on our backs for participating in the process that […]
Voters support keeping the dam
City of Burlington voters on Tuesday supported an advisory referendum that recommends keeping the White River Dam and Echo Lake. Voters were able to choose from two options – No. 1: Remove the dam and restore the natural river stream; or No. 2: Replace the dam and dredge the […]
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