New aquatic center to host preview The Burlington Community Pool Board is offering area residents a chance to be among the first in to get a sneak peek at the new Burlington Community Aquatic Center. The volunteer board will host a “Sneak a Peek” fundraising event on May 12 from […]
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Big ideas for downtown Burlington
Operator aims to make Mercantile Hall a center of attraction By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Wendy Lynch’s bustling business plan for Mercantile Hall at 425 N. Pine St., Burlington, could bring in more excitement after the city’s Common Council unanimously approved her petition seeking a Class B combination reserve liquor […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington voters go to the polls Tuesday and have races to decide for School Board, City Council and Town Board. Previews of each contested race along with interviews of the candidates can be found in this week’s edition of the Standard Press. Whether it’s the shaping of a new […]
NATIONAL WALKOUT DAY: Local students take action
Victims remembered, opposing viewpoints expressed on National Walkout Day By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] All eyes were on local high schools March 14 at 10 a.m. National Walkout Day, which honored the 17 victims of the Feb. 14 mass shooting at a Florida high school, ignited a movement among area […]
Dyer students present annual expo
Students partner with local businesses to learn about energy, health Students from Dyer Intermediate School on Thursday combined lessons in wellness, energy efficiency and business savvy at their annual Energy Expo and Health Fair. During the event, students in grades 4 through 6 acted as representatives of 13 local businesses. […]
Plans stall for proposed gas station, convenience store
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans for a Casey’s General Store in Union Grove along Highway 11 have hit snags from state authorities, but village officials in recent weeks revealed the company is still interested in operating a store within the community. At a Village Board meeting March 12, Trustee Jan […]
Student fun shines on Glow Night
Union Grove Elementary School students (from left) Courtney Fitzgerald, Mallory Woodworth, Olivia McClelland and Makayla Mackiewicz enjoy the school’s Glow Night earlier this month. Fifth through eighth grade students at the school played games and danced under black lights and disco balls during the event sponsored by the school’s student […]
Man charged for attempted rape at Burlington home
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for March 21 for an Illinois man charged with trying to have sex with a woman against her will in Burlington. Raymond Hernandez, 52, of Oswego, Ill., was charged March 12 in Racine County Circuit Court with attempted third-degree sexual assault, obstructing an officer and […]
Burlington’s Fitzpatrick, UW-Whitewater gymnastics head to nationals
Former BHS state champ qualifies on bars for defending national champs By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Bailey Fitzpatrick, a former state champion for the Burlington High School gymnastics team (BUW), is a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater gymnastics team, which is set to compete this Friday and Saturday at […]
Rochester panel gives final OK to Casey’s plans on Highway 36
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A gas station and convenience store proposed on a high-profile parcel in Rochester has been given the green light to proceed. The decision comes after a months-long review process. Late last fall, village officials began reviewing the future of a 2.3-acre parcel near highways 36 and […]
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