By Tom Ganser Correspondent Last Sunday, 130 teenagers crossed a threshold from being Whitewater High School seniors to becoming WHS alumni during the Class of 2015 commencement program – in about the same amount of time it would takes to watch a couple episodes of “Big Bang Theory.” When Principal […]
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The World of Little House
Experience the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder Readers of Wisconsin-born Laura Ingalls Wilder no longer have to solely imagine many of the 19th-century activities described in the Little House books. During The World of Little House at Old World Wisconsin they may try Laura’s activities, witness Pa’s chores, […]
‘Innocence of Sandy Hook’ on exhibit at Studio 84
In 2012, artist Stasia Wilson, like so many across America, was overcome with emotion and grief at the news of the innocent children who died during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. As a way to deal with the emotions Wilson painted a portrait of each […]
Celebrating heritage
The notorious Ma Barker, played by Lisa Dousharm, of Fond du Lac, and her gang rob the bank on main street as part of an re-enactment at the June 7 Model A Day in historic downtown Sharon. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Riding responsibly
Children from all over the city strap on helmets and take to the streets June 6 during the annual bike ride during the City of Elkhorn Police Department’s 18th annual Bike Safety and Family Fun Day at Sunset Park. (Aaron Gottschalk photo)
Alderman steps down
Council looking for District 3 residents to step up to fill vacant seat By Kellen Olshefski Editor City of Elkhorn District 3 Alderman James D’Alessandro submitted his resignation from the City of Elkhorn Common Council about midday on Monday and the city is now looking for someone to fill his […]
Homes needed for foreign exchange students
Nacel Open Door is looking for families to host foreign exchange students in the area. Students from France and Spain are coming for a three-week stay this summer for two sessions – July 10 to 31 and July 31 to Aug. 21. They will also need accommodations. Host families in […]
All that jazz
The East Troy Middle School Jazz Band, under the direction of John Rash, performs at the Last Blast XIV concert May 27. The concert featured the Middle School and High School jazz bands who performed for an audience of more than 250, seated at tables and served food and beverages […]
‘Public education is at a crossroads’
Area districts join forces against proposed education budget By Tom Ganser Correspondent In an unprecedented joint effort, leadership from 12 area school districts hosted a news conference last Friday in Milton to release an 11-point statement sharing their collective concerns regarding public school policy embedded in the Wisconsin legislators’ Joint […]
City’s financial health good, per audit report
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The amount of money on the City of Whitewater’s tax rolls has increased slowly, but steadily, as new property development continues to move on a similar upward trajectory. The revelation the city collected $3.07 million in taxes in 2014 — up from the $2.85 million in […]
