By Dave Fidlin Correspondent At 7 years old, Joseph Kienbaum already has lofty ambitions, including making the world a better place — a philosophy best represented by his ongoing philanthropic efforts within Whitewater. After raising funds to benefit the arts and bring iPads into the hands of a few children […]
News
News from throughout Walworth County
Honoring a special lady
Memorials dedicated to former administrator By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Pamela Knorr, who served the Walworth Joint 1 School District as administrator for more than 20 years was honored with two memorials on June 3. The library at Walworth Grade School was renamed the Pamela Knorr Memorial Library and a memorial […]
Council to vote on rezone for landscaping company
Rezone met with some opposition from nearby residents, owners look to work towards mutual agreement By Kellen Olshefski Editor A first reading of an ordinance to rezone a piece of property off of Highway 67 for use by a landscaping company was met by some opposition from nearby residents at […]
Public invited to weigh in on PD accreditation
A team of assessors from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group will examine all aspects of the Whitewater Police Department’s policy and procedures management, operation, and support services beginning June 23. As part of the onsite assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments by […]
Palmyra fire chief, EMS captain on administrative leave
Gag order keeps details under wraps By Heather Ruenz Editor The two people in charge at the Village of Palmyra Fire and Rescue Department are on administrative leave though the details behind that decision are being kept quiet. Village officials – under orders from their labor attorney Jim Macy – […]
City announces efforts to address parking issues
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With last year’s extensive East Gateway project all but a memory, Whitewater officials are turning their attention toward another issue impacting the downtown area: parking. Chris Muntz-Pritchard, neighborhood services director, announced at a Common Council meeting June 2 that a series of efforts will take place […]
Troy Liquor to stay open
Village Board approves liquor license, with stipulations By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board approved the liquor and operator licenses for Troy Liquor at the Monday night meeting, but there were conditions attached. The board met in closed session with the owner of Troy Liquor, Punja Soni, and […]
At the center of the problem
Preserving Walworth’s historic downtown By Rumasa Noor Staff Writer Issues regarding Highway 14 have been the subjects of heated debates in Walworth County and Village of Walworth Plan Commission members discussed the issue at the June 15. The newest member of the plan commission, Tom Connelly, presented arguments in favor […]
Area youth excel at American Legion Postal Shoot
Two from Elkhorn place in top three in state By Kellen Olshefski Editor Three area youth from the Walworth County 4-H Shooting Sports Program placed among the top of their fellow competitors back in February when they competed in the American Legion Postal Shoot. Fin Weber, of Elkhorn, placed third […]
Police to purchase new stun guns
City approves $19,735 for stun guns and cost to outfit new squad car By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of two purchases by the police department to acquire new stun guns and outfit a new squad car recently purchased by the department. The […]
