By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As one of Whitewater’s more grandiose capital expenditures — upgrading the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant — waits in the wings, officials continue to comb through some of the finite details concerning the project, which carries a projected $20.7 million price tag. The Common Council on […]
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Police investigate BB shooting incident
Whitewater Police are investigating a BB shooting that occurred last Saturday and though one suspect has been apprehended, police are seeking additional information and persons of interest regarding the incident. According to a press release from the department on Saturday, July 4 at about 10:24 p.m., Whitewater police officers responded […]
4th of July fun
Lyrik Petitt takes a ride on the carousel in Cravath Lakefront Park during Whitewater’s four-day, 4th of July festival that featured a carnival including rides and local vendors, live music, a parade, the Whippet City Mile Run, two nights of fireworks and a performance by the Minneiska Water Ski Team.
‘The Big Flop’
City aims to work with fireworks company, try to figure out what went wrong By Kellen Olshefski Editor For many Elkhorn residents, the July 3 fireworks display in Elkhorn’s Sunset Park might have been a little less than pleasing or extraordinary. However, the City of Elkhorn wants citizens to know […]
Mecum Auctions to host inaugural Road Art Auction July 17-19
Mecum Auctions is holding its inaugural Road Art Auction at the Mecum headquarters in Walworth July 17-19 featuring more than 1,000 items. The vast lineup includes a seemingly endless variety, according to the auction’s press release, populated by several different themes throughout including automobile, gas and oil, farm and […]
Walworth County deputies now carrying Naloxone
By Kellen Olshefski Editor Walworth County Sheriff’s Office announces deputies in the Patrol Division began carrying Naloxone on July 2. According to the release from the Sheriff’s Office, Naloxone, which is marked under various trademarks including Narcan, can be used to counter the effects of an opiate overdose. According to […]
Splashing about
A mother and her young child take in the sites and sounds at the new pool, enjoying the many features available for children in shallow depths, during the official ribbon cutting ceremony at Elkhorn’s Sunset Pool on July 2. (Aaron Gottschalk photo)
Aldi coming to Mukwonago
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Area residents will soon have a new option for purchasing food, drinks and other everyday incidentals. German-based discount grocer Aldi is expected to make its entry into Mukwonago, following a series of recent decisions by village officials. The Village of Mukwonago Plan Commission recently reviewed plans […]
A code to live by … at least in East Troy
Village municipal code available online By Tracy Ouellette Editor When Village of East Troy Clerk-Treasurer Eileen Suhm uploaded the updated municipal code to the village’s website last week, it was the final step in a process that took more almost two years to complete. “The project actually began in 2013 […]
Capital improvement projects prioritized
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Most of the capital improvement projects earmarked in Whitewater’s 2015 budget will proceed, as planned, city officials announced recently. But a few items will be held over into future years. Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell provided the Common Council with a progress report at a meeting […]
