Council to hold second reading of ordinance Jan. 20 By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While there has been widespread support toward a proposed ordinance that would take pedestrians and bicyclists into consideration in future street improvements, concerns about the cost of such an endeavor have been raised. Several residents took to […]
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Local law enforcement receives tourniquets through grant program
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Police officers are usually the first on the scene when a car crashes or there has been a severe industrial accident causing injury. It often falls to law enforcement personnel to render first aid until the EMTs arrive. Sometimes, that aid can mean the difference […]
Department veteran to assume top post
Deputy director to head Health and Human Services By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer One of two deputy directors of the Walworth County Health and Human Services Department will take over for the outgoing director and the other will retire Friday. Elizabeth Aldred will replace retiring department head Linda Seemeyer, and […]
Nursing assistant class graduates include two from Whitewater
A new group of nursing assistants has graduated from Madison Area Technical College – Fort Atkinson and are ready to begin careers in the health care field or to continue training in various medical related programs. Area graduates include: Linda Lubinski and Anthony Wurtz, both of Whitewater, Alex Marshall of […]
Semi stuck on Highway 12 deviated from permitted route
Trucking company to pay cost of moving oversized load By Vicky Wedig Editor An oversized, overweight semi that was stuck on Highway 12 for eight days was moved without damaging bridges, according to the state Department of Transportation. The semi-truck and trailer carrying mining equipment was on its way from […]
Birds Eye responds to OSHA citations
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Representatives of the Birdseye Foods plant in Darien met with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Dec. 18 to respond to two citations OSHA issued to the plant by in early December for one repeat offense and 12 new safety […]
Taking the plunge!
Bill Gage, owner of the Geneva Lakes Cruise Line and Pier 290 plunges into the icy waters in Williams Bay Jan. 1, American flag in hand, during the annual Polar Plunge. Nearly 200 people showed up to plunge into the waters. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Kiwanis club amps up for 100th anniversary celebration
By Kellen Olshefski Editor This year marking its 100th anniversary, the Elkhorn Kiwanis Club is taking on some new initiatives including satellite clubs and new events. To begin with, Kiwanis member Julie Lopez, whose husband, Henry, is the president of, said the Kiwanis governor will be first visiting the Elkhorn […]
School Board election will require primary
Deadline extended to Friday in Troy Township supervisor race By Tracy Ouellette Editor There will be at least one local election that will require a primary on Feb. 17 for the 2015 Spring General Election. East Troy Community School District Board of Education member Martha Bresler is running for re-election […]
Shine a blue light
First National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Friday On Jan. 9 the FBI National Academy Association and partnering organizations in support of law enforcement officers nationwide are promoting National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, the association stated in a press release promoting […]
