By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A convenience store and gas station planned for a high-profile intersection passed the initial smell test during a Rochester panel’s recent review. Casey’s General Store, which is making a push into Racine County with several proposed locations, is seeking village approval to construct a 4,700-square-foot store […]
Sports & Other News
Ice is the forecast for Saturday’s festival
Second annual event features frozen sculptures By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief As snowflakes fell on Monday, Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty could hardly contain her excitement about the weather prospects for Saturday’s second annual Burlington Ice Festival. “I’m so excited – especially with the snow,” she said. The event – […]
ALL AREA VOLLEYBALL: To the champs go the spoils
Koenen, Lynch, Leach lead Burlington-centric 2nd annual squad By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] You really can’t have a tougher decision when it comes to deciding these postseason awards. Do you go with the bona fide star, the All-American that’s set records in the process? Or do you stick with the […]
City planners want Casey’s to upgrade proposal
Company wants to build gas station-convenience store in downtown Burlington By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Although a city consultant recommended approval, a proposed Casey’s General Store on Dodge Street was not eye appealing enough for members of the Burlington Plan Commission, which opted to postpone all items related to the […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Members of the City of Burlington Plan Commission on Tuesday sent representatives from Casey’s General Store back to the drawing board with a request to come up with a better design for their gas station-convenience store proposed for the corner of Dodge and Adams streets. Planners said they’d like […]
Burling first player in Burlington girls basketball history to surpass 1,000 points
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – A grateful smile came across her face, and a sweet wave to the fans was in order. Not only were the Burlington High School parents and spectators on their feet cheering Tuesday night, but rival Waterford’s faithful did the same. She, once again, […]
Burlington wrestling dismantles defending SLC champ Elkhorn
Demons improve to 2-0 in SLC, capture tournament title By Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent It wasn’t supposed to be that easy, but Burlington wrestling coach Jade Gribble probably didn’t think that his wrestlers would dominate the dual match against Elkhorn, Dec. 7, in a Southern Lakes Conference showdown. The […]
Connection eyed for shopping centers
Driveway would open divide between parking lots By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The lament of “Why can’t I get there from here?” at two shopping centers on Burlington’s north side may soon be solved. Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty said last week the owner of the Fox River Plaza shopping […]
It’s your chance to serve
Local offices to appear on April ballot By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Now is the time for residents who want to become involved in local government at a variety to levels to step forward and seek office. As of Friday, residents interested in serving at the township, city, school […]
Parade-goers embrace the spirit of Christmas
By Toni Schneider Correspondent There were many green, hairy Grinches in the “Whoville Christmas in Burlington Parade” on Friday night, sponsored by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. Their hands looked cold and clammy but the large crowd that lined both sides of the streets of the parade route appeared to […]
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