Delavan firefighters stand by Monday afternoon as emergency crews assess the damage caused by the toppling of the canopy at the Citgo gas station on Highway 11 at Wright Street in Delavan. A witness said at least one car was damaged with its front end crushed under the canopy. […]
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Town to add pier at Community Park
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan will add a new wood pier at Community Park for the coming summer. The cost of the pier is estimated to be $24,786, $24,000 of which will be covered by unallocated funds from the 2015 budget. Supervisor Chris Marsicano said the […]
City accepts bid for fire department project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A portion of the basement in Whitewater’s municipal building has been repurposed to accommodate volunteers of the city’s fire and rescue department as part of a spending plan adopted recently by officials. The Common Council on Dec. 15 voted to accept a $23,466 bid submitted by […]
Citizens speak on alcohol ordinance
Committee reviewing language of city’s current ordinances regarding sale of alcohol By Kellen Olshefski Editor Owners and managers of Elkhorn establishments showed up again Dec. 17 when the City of Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee continued discussions on the city’s ordinances relating to the sale of liquor, beer and hard […]
Village Board adopts mission statement
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board approved a mission statement for the village at Monday night’s meeting. The statement, reads: “To insure the prosperity and safety of all residents and businesses in our community. We will accomplish our mission utilizing sound fiscal management and fair and compassionate […]
Walworth exploring truck route
Newly formed committee looks to further delve into idea, get answers and costs By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Village of Walworth Plan Commission opted in favor of pulling together an ad hoc committee to help Trustee Tom Connelly Jr. pull together more on the possibility of an alternate route for […]
Buyer reviewing school
Williams Bay hopes to finalize sale of old elementary school By Kellen Olshefski Editor Williams Bay School District Superintendent Wayne Anderson said last week the district has a potential buyer for Williams Bay Elementary School, a tally mark in the pro column for everyone. Anderson said while the sale hasn’t […]
Girls struggle offensively against Turner
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There isn’t any secret that the Big Foot girls basketball team wants to play fast on both sides of the court. Visiting Turner knew that fact coming into last week’s Rock Valley Conference contest – and the Trojans did their best to stop the Chiefs in […]
Jury trial set for shooter facing drug charges
By Kellen Olshefski Editor A 23-year-old Janesville man originally arrested for allegedly shooting a 19-year-old Elkhorn man in June is set to appear for a jury trial on Feb. 1 and 2 in Walworth County Circuit Court for two drug charges. Bradley Kochell, previously of 123 W. Hidden Trail, #204, […]
