Spring Prairie Chairman says board will have final say By Jason Arndt Editor The Spring Prairie Town Board will have final consideration of a proposed gravel pit after the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval Jan. 16, according to Chairman Thomas C. Bolfert. Bolfert, in a letter to constituents dated […]
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WITH VIDEO: ‘I can, therefore I should’
Humanitarian Award winner sets standard for volunteers, colleagues say By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Nikki Intine lives by the personal adage: “I can, therefore I should.” By putting that motto into action, Intine has created a long legacy of service to several charitable agencies in the area including Love […]
Former newspaper GM pleads guilty in theft case
Jensen ordered to pay $274,000, serve probation Cynthia R. Jensen, 56, of Kingston, Illinois, pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge in Walworth County Circuit Court on Jan. 10. The former general manager of Southern Lakes Newspapers and Southern Lakes Publishing, Delavan, made a $250,000 restitution payment at the court […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
After six months of impassioned debate, planners in Spring Prairie have recommended approval a controversial gravel pit. So what happens now? That process and who gets final say on the proposal are answered in stories that appear on the front page of this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard […]
Proposed pit moves to next step in Spring Prairie
By Jason Arndt Editor After more than two hours of debate, including voices of opposition, the Town of Spring Planning and Zoning Commission narrowly recommended approval of a proposed gravel pit Thursday. The recommendations include rezoning three parcels from A-1 Agriculture to M-3 Mineral Extraction District as well as conditional […]
Life-changing transformation
Sports journalist takes weight-loss journey that few seldom have traveled By Todd Mishler SLN Staff Dan Truttschel never imagined accomplishing such a feat. But to do it, he became half the man he used to be. Jan. 8 marked a milestone few attain in a lifetime, nonetheless in 12 months. […]
Forecast a mixed bag of snow, rain, ice
After a blast of cold Canadian air at midweek, a potent storm system will take aim at the central United States late this week, according to meteorologists with Accuweather. As the storm impacts the West Coast, bitterly cold air will settle in across the Plains and Great Lakes through […]
Man allegedly outran police in wild car chase
A status conference is scheduled for Jan. 29 for a Mount Horeb man charged with outrunning police in a rented BMW. Dennis R. Frame, 27, was charged Dec. 10 in Racine County Circuit Court with second-degree recklessly endangering safety and attempting to flee or elude an officer. According to […]
Village to break ground on three developments
Dairy Queen, condos, business park included in event The Village of Waterford will host groundbreaking ceremonies for a trio of new developments – including a Dairy Queen restaurant – on Wednesday, Jan. 22. A new business park and condominium complex round out the new developments. The projects will add an […]
State grant could boost proposed brewery
Low Daily Brewery and Taproom eyed for historic building By Jason Arndt Editor A Community Development Investment grant through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation could bolster Tim Sullivan’s plan to transform the former Standard Press building into a brewery and taproom. The CDI grant will cover about $171,000 of the […]