By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Anna Bianco described it, simply, as one of the most awful experiences of her life. While out running errands on a late November afternoon last year, Bianco received an unexpected, startling call from her fiancé, Victor Lefaive. The couple, who live in a rented property in […]
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Town considers applying for grant to bring new business to town
Company would make fish-counting device in Dairy Queen plaza By Michael S. Hoey correspondent The Town of Delavan is considering utilizing a state-funded community development block grant to help a new business get started in the township. The business, Pooka LLC, would manufacture a new fish-counting device that its owner […]
Cycling Classic returns June 17
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board approved the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce’s request Jan. 18 to have the Cycling Classic on the village square June 17, but not without some questions. Village Trustee Dusty Stanford, who said he has been an avid proponent of the […]
‘Keep calm and play louder’
Jim Athas Day a celebration of 40 years of music at local church By Tom Ganser Correspondent As is true for any organization with an extensive history, highly regarded and long-serving leaders in a church serve as an essential and dependable bridge over time. For Whitewater’s First United Methodist Church, […]
George Street project back in the mix
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater municipal officials have revisited a familiar topic — reconstructing a residential corridor near the city’s Armory building — as 2016 gets underway. The Common Council on Jan. 19 approved a plan to address infrastructure improvements and upgrades along George Street. The seemingly unassuming residential corridor […]
Bridges open at White River County Park
Friends of the White River Park to sponsor hike on newly accessible section of property this weekend By Kellen Olshefski Editor The recent completion of two new bridges at Walworth County’s White River County Park has opened up a whole new section of the park to visitors. The park, found […]
City mulls over Tasch Park options
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The topic of Tasch Park made its way back to the table as the only item on the agenda at the Feb. 25 meeting of the City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee. While the council had previously approved plans to refurbish the park with […]
An ice party gone wild
A group of men take each other on in a spirited game of hockey at last Saturday’s annual Ice Party Gone Wild fundraiser for the Fontana Fire and Rescue Department. For $20, attendees had access to an unending supply of brats and beer, a live auction, raffles and plenty of […]
Referendum financing set
High School principal announces retirement By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District Board of Education approved the final financing phase for the facility needs referendum building and renovation projects at Monday night’s meeting and was told by the Moody’s managing director Brian Brewer the additional cost to […]
Role of VIP Services might change under new federal rule
Government looks to better integrate people with disabilities into the community By Vicky Wedig Editor When Cindy Simonsen walks through the halls of VIP Services, she’s stopped frequently – to oblige a request for a hug from a member of the center’s day services program or to listen to a […]
