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 […]
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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 […]
Home Run Club to host fundraiser Jan. 14
The East Troy Home Run Club is hosting a fundraiser at the Pizza Ranch, 28 W. Hidden Trail, Elkhorn, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The purpose of this club is to develop the fundamentals of baseball and to provide a competitive program for local […]
Badger boys tame Whippets
Girls take second at invitational By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Badger High School boys basketball team struggled early in figuring out Whitewater’s zone defense early but pulled away in the second quarter for a 64-39 non-conference road win on Jan. 2. The Badgers made just eight out of 28 […]
Delavan’s Uncle Sam dies at 82
Stoneburner was founding member of Historical Society, active in Legion By Vicky Wedig Editor A founding member of the Delavan Historical Society and a man known for more than a decade as Delavan’s Uncle Sam has died. Franklin R. Stoneburner, 82, died Dec. 28 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in […]
Work of global artist returns to Whitewater
Derek Hambly, an internationally acclaimed artist, will return to the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center this month with an exhibit featuring his current work. The show will open Friday, Jan. 9 and close Jan. 25 – the CAC will be open to all and free of charge on Fridays, […]
‘Voice of reason’ honored for 50 years of work
New president of Local League of Women Voters takes over reigns By Tom Ganser Correspondent The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area’s Holiday Dinner Dec. 14 at the Cold Spring Inn was cause for a celebration that included a reflection on the past year’s accomplishments, the presentation of the 5th Annual […]
Council seat to be filled by appointment
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The seat relinquished this week by veteran Common Council member James Winship will not be cold for long. Winship, who announced in early December he was stepping down from his District 3 aldermanic post Dec. 31, is leaving for Cartagena, Columbia later this month to attend […]
City donates land to Habitat for Humanity
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A dormant, city-owned parcel of land could soon go toward a house for a family in need. The Whitewater Common Council voted Dec. 16 to donate the property, 125 N. Wakely St., to nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity with the understanding a home will eventually be […]
