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Progress made on former Perkins site
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Progress began on razing the former Perkins building at the intersection of Borg Road and E. Geneva Street last week, with the building being completely demolished. The Common Council approved a conditional use permit in August for the building to be razed and […]
February 20, 2023 / no comments
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Tough as steel, cast sells story of ‘Steel Magnolias’
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR When director Jerod Howard began putting together the cast for the Lakeland Players’ production of “Steel Magnolias,” he had a wealth of talent to choose from. “We had a great turnout,” said Howard, who is guest directing with the Players after working with producer […]
February 16, 2023 / no comments
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Snowfall might actually add snow to Snolf event
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR With the light snowfall over the weekend, the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the novelty of snow on the ground, and what it meant for its Feb. 4 Snolf fundraiser. “We might actually have snow,” said Kate Abbe, the partner engagement and marketing […]
January 27, 2023 / no comments
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Fire guts John’s Disposal recycling building
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A fire at a local garbage and recycling company Jan. 8 resulted in no injuries, but plenty of damage at John’s Disposal recycling center. After numerous media requests throughout the day Monday, the City of Whitewater held a press conference at City Hall Monday afternoon to […]
January 17, 2023 / no comments
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A local Christmas attraction worth its weight – in glass, not gold
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Through this weekend, a new area holiday tradition has started at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay. The World’s Tallest Glass Tree, presented by Mack Glass and the Elliott Organization, offers a look at live glassblowing, steel sculpting and woodworking. There is also a winter […]
December 16, 2022 / no comments