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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Reacting to racism in schools
Superintendent acknowledges issues, says policies seek equality By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The death of George Floyd while being kneeled on by a police officer in Minneapolis May 25 has sparked outrage and civil unrest in not only big cities, but also in small communities like Burlington. At a Black […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
When Darnisha Garbade told people gathered at a protest in Burlington last week that her daughter had been a victim of racism in local schools, she got the attention of local officials. Burlington Area School District Superintendent Stephen Plank acknowledged that problems exists – calling the school district a […]
Racine County Executive tests positive for COVID-19
Jonathan Delagrave, under self-quarantine, says he should make full recovery Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave tested positive for COVID-19, according to an announcement Friday, indicating he should make a full recovery from the virus. Delagrave, who indicated he is in self-quarantine, said in the announcement he is slowly improving and […]
A motorcade for the graduates
Graduate Karlee Lois waves to teachers as she passes Union Grove High School during Sunday’s parade for graduates of the school. The Class of 2020 was honored with the school’s first-ever graduation motorcade. Led by local police, fire, and rescue vehicles, the procession left Racine County Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. […]
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