See the new emergency department in Mukwonago If the red emergency signs at ProHealth Care’s new emergency department in Mukwonago aren’t enough to catch the attention of passersby during the open house on Saturday, perhaps the MEGA Heart in the parking lot will. The public is invited to stop by […]
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Two to represent Elkhorn at 2015 Business World
By Kellen Olshefski Editor Two Elkhorn area high school students will join 250 other Wisconsin students for this year’s Business World programs June 28 through July 1 at Edgewood College in Madison. Business World provides hands-on business experience for students and teaches them about the challenges facing business, a press […]
Plans for fire company move forward
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The City of Whitewater is about to have a formal relationship with the local fire and rescue department that has long provided services to residents. After an extensive series of reviews — including hiring a consultant and forming a task force — the Common Council on […]
Eagle’s wings
Dennis Raap, of Coopersille, Mich., works on the detail of the eagle’s wings Thursday of the military mural being painted on the outside of the American Legion Hall during the Walldogs event this week. (Vicky Wedig photo)
Birth of a mural
The Birthplace of the P.T. Barnum Circus mural takes shape on the outside of the J&M Trading and Music building at 302 W. Walworth Ave. on Thursday. (Vicky Wedig photo)
Man shot at Elkhorn residence
Shooter in police custody, victim transported to hospital By Kellen Olshefski Editor Police confirmed Thursday afternoon a man was shot at a residence behind Elkhorn’s Dollar Tree store on West Hidden Trail. Capt. Jon Anzalone of the City of Elkhorn Police Department said it was reported to police sometime between […]
Sharon Bike Rodeo to be held this Saturday
The Village of Sharon Police Department is holding its annual Bike Rodeo from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, June 27, in the back parking lot of the Sharon Police Department, 125 Plain St. Through the event, which is open to children of all ages, the department will provide area […]
Newly appointed second lieutenants ‘do solemnly swear’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent For seven University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, the excitement of graduating on May 15 was jumpstarted at 0730 hours as they crossed the bridge from being cadets in the UWW Army Reserve Officer Training Corps to second lieutenants during the Warhawk Battalion’s Spring 2015 Commissioning Ceremony. The […]
Walldogs invade Delavan
Mural artists out to leave their mark on city By Vicky Wedig Editor National and international artists are busy in and around downtown Delavan this week painting 18 murals on buildings during the Delavan Walldog event – The Greatest Walls on Earth, which lasts until Sunday. Visitors can tour the […]
WRAP exhibit wrapping up soon
The Wisconsin Regional Artists Association is sponsoring the WRAP exhibit, featuring the works of non-professional Wisconsin artists at Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main Street through June 27. Nearly 60 artists from Whitewater, Palmyra, Elkhorn, Williams Bay, Janesville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Watertown, Beloit, Madison, Fitchburg, Verona, Monona, Walworth, Edgerton, […]
