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News from throughout Walworth County

East Troy

Groundbreaking ends five-year saga

Start of construction will put new finish on contentious era By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District broke ground for the additions and renovations at the high school Friday evening, officially bringing an end to the sometimes contentious process of getting the district’s facility needs referendum passed […]

Elkhorn

Plans ready for Tasch Park

Park to include two ball fields, playground equipment By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services Utilities took its first look at plans for Elkhorn’s Tasch Park. City Engineer Paul Vanhenkelum said the plans include two small baseball fields and a play ground area. The two ball fields […]

Whitewater

Officials predict property tax increase

Water rates, storm water utility also expected to rise By Dave Fidlin Correspondent City of Whitewater residents could see a 1.5-percent increase in the municipal portion of their property tax bills as part of a proposal linked to the municipal 2016 budget that was unveiled recently. At a Common Council […]

Lake Geneva area

Covenant Harbor burns

The Carriage House at Covenant Harbor Bible Camp sustained extensive interior damage from an Oct. 4 fire, according to the Lake Geneva Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to the camp, 1724 W. Main St., at about 12:10 p.m. Oct. 4 and discovered a well-involved fire in the unoccupied Carriage House, […]

Delavan Lake Geneva Badger

Harlem hoops

                      D’onte Woods, of the Harlem Ambassadors, takes a shot at Delavan-Darien High School on Monday. Brittany Dorsey, of the Harlem Ambassadors, shows her moves during Monday’s event at D-DHS. The Harlem Ambassadors perform Harlem-style comedy basketball featuring high-flying slam […]

Whitewater

Free pottery-making demo Sunday

Historical Society to host event at the Whitewater Depot The Whitewater Historical Society will host a pottery-making demonstration, and exhibit the artwork of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater professor and sculptural artist Jared Janovec Sunday. The event is free and open to the public. Janovec produces ceramic and mixed media compositions and […]

Whitewater

Color Run fun

Kathleen Ashley (on left) and Keely Babcock, students at Whitewater Middle School take part in the Color Run/Walk event at the school Oct. 2. The event was part of the celebration in the election of class presidents for student council. (Tom Ganser photo)