Here’s a brief explanation of Monday’s meeting of the electors in the Burlington Area School District. What: The Burlington Area School District will host it’s second meeting of school district electors this year for the purpose of establishing a tax levy for the 2011-12 school year. When/Where: Monday, […]
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District officials make their case for tax levy
Here is a copy of the “Quick Facts” document that is being distributed by officials in the Burlington Area School District in advance of Monday’s meeting of school district residents. In the document, officials attempt to explain the forces at work on the current budget and, to some degree, the […]
Water levels will again drop during drawdown
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recently approved a temporary permit request from the Racine County Board of Drainage Commissioners for a drawdown on local waterways expected to begin Friday, Oct. 21. “We will be lowering the water level again this year to inspect for […]
Even with new structure, city parking issues linger
Complaints lodged over long-term lot use of downtown lot By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Think Burlington’s downtown parking issues were solved with the opening of a parking structure earlier this year? Think again. The City of Burlington Common Council found itself looking at another set of parking problems Tuesday night, […]
Muskego woman accused of child sexual assault, exploitation
By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer A 37-year-old Muskego woman is accused of sexual assault and exploitation of a child after allegedly sending explicit pictures and video of her sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child to an individual via email. Annmarie C. Schulte is charged in Waukesha County Court with two counts […]
School district officials defend BHS schedule switch
Proposal is driven by desire to improve achievement, the say By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Answering criticism from a local couple, Burlington Area School District officials have reaffirmed their support to switch to a seven-period day next year at Burlington High School. “Yes, absolutely,” said BASD Superintendent David Moyer. “There’s […]
Man charged after drunken girl, 13, is left at roadside
A 19-year-old Burlington man is facing reckless endangerment charges for allegedly leaving a drunken and unconscious 13-year-old girl by the side of the road after apparently attempting to take the girl and her friend from a drinking party to their homes. Brandon J. Collins was charged Monday in Racine County […]
Live from the Standard Press – it’s the postseason! (updated!)
In prep volleyball regional finals Saturday night, Burlington High School and Catholic Central High School both earned sweeps – over Fort Atkinson and Monticello, respectively. Union Grove defeated Oak Creek 3 sets to one, while the Waterford vs. Kenosha Tremper was still unavailable at 11 p.m. Meanwhile in football, Waterford […]
Sale of DPW site ends bitter saga
Deal reached to sell site for use as new auto parts store By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The City of Burlington Common Council put a triumphant twist on the winding saga of its former Department of Public Works facility Tuesday by agreeing to sell the building and a one-acre parcel […]
Annual ’Topper dinner set for Nov. 5
Catholic Central High School’s biggest annual fundraising event, the ’Topper Dinner and Auction, will be held at Veterans Terrace in Burlington on Nov. 5. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres and two silent auctions at 5:30 p.m., and continues with a gourmet dinner at 7 p.m., an oral auction, a […]
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