By Tom Ganser Correspondent Will Calcaterra, an East Troy Middle School sixth grader, was among 97 French horn players from throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois who spent Nov. 1 in a day that was both educational and just plain fun during the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s 16th annual Fall Horn […]
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Man charged with sexual assault of child in two counties
By Tracy Ouellette Editor and Patricia Bogumil staff writer James Barnak, 74, Waterford, has been charged with repeated sexual assault, false imprisonment and strangulation and suffocation of a 14-year-old East Troy girl. The felony charges came down in both Walworth and Racine counties last week after a joint-jurisdictional investigation between […]
In the holiday spirit
Christmas trees and wreaths to support local athletics Give Options 2 Athletes 4 Life, also known as GOAL, will hold it annual Christmas tree and wreath sale at Wildflour Bakery beginning Friday, Nov. 28. Funds raised from the sale will go to offset the costs for local athletes who want […]
Area home destroyed by fire
Nearly 100 firefighters battle five-alarm blaze By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A fire that began in a wood stove destroyed a home on Pine Drive in the Town of Palmyra Nov. 14. The homeowner, who was home alone at the time, was able to escape safely, along with three pets. […]
Deer herds strong despite harsh winter
Officials say population stability and some increases should make for a successful hunt By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Area residents will join hundreds of thousands of other hunters throughout the state in pursuit of white-tailed deer as Wisconsin’s annual nine-day gun season opens Saturday. It would also be advisable that […]
A time and place to grieve
GriefShare offers holiday seminar, support groups for those suffering a loss By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The holidays can often be stressful, from the cold weather and treacherous roads to the hustle and bustle of shopping and financial worries. Add to that the death of a loved one and the […]
Postal Service offers Military Care Kit, dates and other tips
There may not be snow on the ground, but now is the time to start thinking about holiday mailing deadlines for military and diplomatic service members overseas. “Making sure those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their presents and care packages in time for the holidays […]
Special recognition
Middle School band students to perform in Honors Bands Fourteen students from the East Troy Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade bands were selected to participate in the 49th annual University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Honors Band Festival on Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Zelazo Performing Arts Center. Sara Balge-flute, Elizabeth Malicki-flute, Kinsten […]
Officials continue to discuss 2015 budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the countdown to actual adoption fast approaching, Whitewater officials continue to go through the city’s 2015 budget with a fine-tooth comb. At a meeting Nov. 6, the Common Council looked through several components of the proposed budget, which hovers around $9.47 million. The departments reviewed […]
Actors describe characters in ‘Drowsy Chaperone’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent With winter quickly finding its way to Whitewater one might wonder how best to handle the cold wind. The cast and crew of Whitewater High School’s upcoming performance of “The Drowsy Chaperone” most likely would suggest a night out. The WHS Players will present the completely […]
