By Jennifer Eisenbart STAFF WRITER About six weeks after the Walworth County Zoning Agency ruled in favor of allowing a conditional use permit for a new hotel on Lake Beulah in East Troy, the Lake Beulah Management District filed a lawsuit to reverse the ruling. The County Zoning […]
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‘Soaring to New Heights’ Burn Camp returns to East Troy
By Lisa Smith CORRESPONDENT After two, long years of a much-adapted camp, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth 2022 was back in its full glory. Campers were able to enjoy the regular camp experience from Aug. 7 to 13 with a theme of […]
In memory – high school auditorium could be named for Stewart
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Throughout his nearly three decades of elected service to the Whitewater Unified School District, Jim Stewart made insurmountable contributions. One of the more tangible ones could be named in his honor next year, based on a plan in motion. The WUSD School Board on […]
Keeping fit thanks to the Nicholas D. Sergi Foundation
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR When Nicholas Sergi died unexpected at the age of 28, the Elkhorn community mourned the death of a beloved community member. Now, just four years later, the foundation started in his name has helped with numerous area projects, including a new fitness trail near […]
Village Board looks at budget expenses
By Tracy Ouellette EDITOR The East Troy Village Board heard budget presentations for operations and capital improvements at its Aug. 1 meeting. Village Administrator Eileen Suhm asked the board for direction on the annual updated salary structure. In a memo to the board, she said the current wage […]
Republican nod for sheriff goes to Gerber
Gerber likely to be next Walworth County sheriff with no Democratic challenger By Jennifer Eisenbart STAFF WRITER In a race that switched leads several times as more and more precincts closed Tuesday night, the Republican primary for Walworth County Sheriff went to undersheriff Dave Gerber. According to unofficial […]
Election results Primary night Aug. 9
With unofficial final results tallied by Walworth County posted about 10:55 p.m., it looks like Walworth County Undersheriff Dave Gerber has defeated Walworth County Sheriff’s Department investigator Craig Konopski, 8,149 votes to 7,943 votes. In the State Assembly races, Ellen Schutt (District 31) and Tyler August (District 32) are leading. […]
Generac Education Center to be added to the arboretum at Starin Park
Friends of the Arboretum at Starin Park and the City of Whitewater recently announced that a grant from Generac Power Systems will fund the creation of the Generac Education Center. The center, which will be at the south end of Starin Park, will be a focal point of the […]
DasFest returns to Walworth County Fairgrounds
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Elkhorn and United Way of Walworth County are working together this weekend to provide an authentic German festival experience merged with traditional Wisconsin summer fun. The second annual DasFest will take place Friday through Sunday on the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., […]
Local woman uses beauty pageantry to fight bullying
By Tracy Ouellette EDITOR Kathleen Wotjtasiak, 57, of East Troy, is leveraging her beauty pageant title to help fight bullying and abuse. Wotjtasiak is currently competing in the Ms. Petite USA Pageant. She is also a multi-pageant titleholder. “As a titleholder we are required to choose a […]
