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Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

For a significant portion of the past two months, Racine County had the dubious distinction of having one of the highest percentages of positive COVID-19 tests in the state. Numbers in the county topped out at more than 14% during stretch ending in late May. Last week, however, the number […]

Union Grove

Farewell to a local legend

Packers super fan Frank Lamping dies just days after parade in his honor         Editor’s note: Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame member Frank Lamping – arguably Union Grove’s biggest celebrity – lost his battle with prostate cancer Thursday at the age of 63. Five days earlier the […]

Waterford

Protest set for Saturday in Waterford

Organizer expects event to be peaceful By Chris Bennett Correspondent A peaceful, civil protest against the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police is scheduled to take place Saturday in Waterford. The organizer said she hopes, and expects, that the protest will remain peaceful. Casey Fredrick, a […]

Burlington

Burgers, Banhs and Brews

BHS grad brings Laotian cuisine to collaborative event at new brewery Saturday By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Alex Hanesakda, a 2000 Burlington High School graduate, grew up with a passion for Southeast Asian cuisine. He fell in love with Lao and Thai food, and, he says, his cooking today definitely reflects […]

News

County Fair is a COVID-19 casualty

Ag Society nixes event because of health concerns By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Racine County Ag Society spent months monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and how the lingering public health issue could affect the 2020 Racine County Fair. But, on Monday, the Ag Society followed most other area fair organizations […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

      County Fairs are celebrations of all things wholesome, country and summer. And now, like so many other things, the coronavirus pandemic has claimed this annual tradition in Racine County. On Monday, the organization that runs the fair followed most other area fair organizations and decided to strike the annual […]

Burlington

Aquatic Center policy favors local residents

Decision is in response to reduced capacity amid COVID-19 The board that oversees the operation of the Burlington Community Aquatic Center has decided to restrict use of the facility to Burlington residents and season pass holders for the 2020 season. The Burlington Community Pool Board, which announced its decision on […]

Union Grove

Preserving a Raymond ritual

Teachers bid farewell to students from a distance   By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Mackenzie Geschke attended Raymond School, she remembers seeing high school graduates roam the halls, waving goodbye during the school’s annual year-end celebration. Geschke, who left Raymond School in 2016, experienced a reversal June 5 as […]

Waterford

Lions Club says July 4 parade is a go

Organizers seek entries for annual event The Waterford Lions Club Fourth of July parade and kids parade will be held as scheduled this year, according to organizers. “With everything going on this year we would like this to be the best parade ever,” organizers wrote in a news release. The […]

Burlington

Used car dealer eyes Pizza Hut site

Plan commission approves permit for long-vacant property By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For years, the former Pizza Hut property at 940 Milwaukee Avenue sat vacant, but it could have a new purpose as a used car lot after the Plan Commission approved a conditional use and site plan application. However, […]