By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee sided in favor of J&M Displays, Inc., Monday night when the topic of this year’s fireworks display once again came to the table. The committee had previously been in conversations with Bartolotta Fireworks, Inc., in attempt to figure out where […]
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Officers who shot Town of Geneva man identified
Two 12-year veterans of the Town of Geneva Police Department shot and killed a man Jan. 8 after the 26-year-old allegedly charged at them with a knife. Officers Eric Anderson, 41, and Jason Sweeney, 39, fired at Eric C. Olsen, 26, at about 5:10 p.m. Jan. 8 at Olsen’s home […]
Badger wrestlers take second in Verona
Boys basketball secures two wins By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Badger High School wrestling team took second at the Verona Duals on Saturday to Oconomowoc, the only team to beat the Badgers at the event. Badger faced Oconomowoc in its first match of the day and lost 32-29. Getting […]
School district moves closer to decision on educational structure
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board discussed the center-school model in an effort to move closer to deciding if the model fits the district Monday night. A vote on the issue could come in February or more likely March in an effort to implement the model in […]
City, grassroots groups join efforts on grocery need
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A month has passed since Terry Daniels closed his Sentry store in Whitewater, and the mourning continues over what is believed to be a sorely needed amenity in the community: a retailer devoted solely to selling groceries. A number of community groups are working with city […]
Palmyra fire chief fired by commission
Hearing examiner’s recommendation leads to unanimous vote By Heather Ruenz Editor The Village of Palmyra Police and Fire Commission has fired Palmyra Fire Chief James (Marshall) Lewis after considering testimony from a November hearing on administrative charges against Lewis. The commission, according to Village Attorney Stan Riffle, voted unanimously Dec. […]
16th chancellor confers degrees for first time
844 students get degrees at UW-W winter commencement By Tom Ganser Correspondent The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater winter commencement Dec. 19 was not only a beginning for 782 students who received bachelor’s degrees and 62 students who got graduate degrees but also for Chancellor Beverly Kopper. Kopper conferred degrees for a […]
Girl scout going for the gold
Donations, additional sponsors needed for food packaging event By Heather Ruenz editor “In a world that produces more than enough food to feed everyone on the planet, why are millions of people going hungry? Sharing is caring and together we can make a bigger impact,” Morgan Radaj wrote on the […]
CDA may alter the scope of TIF District
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A few tweaks could be in store for one of Whitewater’s five active tax-incremental financing, or TIF, districts. The city’s Community Development Authority on Dec. 17 discussed altering the scope of TIF District No. 5, which was established in 2007 and has an anticipated sunset of […]
Names file in for spring election
By Kellen Olshefski Editor With Tuesday being the deadline for candidates to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy for seats on the City of Elkhorn Common Council, it seems the ballot will see at least two contested races, with one seat empty and seeking a replacement. City of […]
