By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A City of Whitewater economic development group is moving forward on a plan to raze two Main Street buildings in the hopes of bringing new economic development opportunities in the years ahead. At their monthly meeting on Oct. 17, the Whitewater Community Development Authority’s board […]
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EASD holds community info session on referendum
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Area School District hosted a community information meeting regarding its upcoming operational referendum on the November ballot on Monday night at Elkhorn Area High School, offering community members an opportunity to learn more about the referendum and ask the school board and district administrators […]
Delavan residents oppose city-wide trash collection
Mayor sends discussion back to committee By Michael S. Hoey correspondent The Common Council meeting on Oct. 15 drew a much bigger crowd than usual and lasted over an hour and a half due to the council’s consideration of adopting a city-wide trash collection contract. The General Operations […]
Whitewater to continue with Nov. 1 start for winter parking
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The City of Whitewater’s long-held Nov. 1 start to winter parking restrictions will continue this season, based on a recent decision from officials. At a meeting Oct. 15, the Common Council discussed a proposal to shift the restrictions and instead start them Dec. 1. Councilmember Brian […]
Car vs. motorcycle crash kills firefighter
A crash at the entrance of Alpine Valley on Townline Road ended in the death of a City of Racine and Raymond firefighter. Maxwell J. Bayer, 31, was identified in a news release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department Friday, following the crash, which occurred on Oct. 10 at about […]
Elkhorn teacher earns Harbor Freight $50,000 prize
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Walking into the gymnasium at Elkhorn Area High School Oct. 8, teacher Austin Thorson was at a loss for words. Tears streaming down his face, with various media outlets recording his reaction, Thorson was treated to a pep rally in honor of earning a prestigious prize. […]
Oktoberfest features a day full of fall fun
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the 19th year, on the 19th of October, a little bit of Germany will come to Elkhorn. The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce will play host to Oktoberfest Saturday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. at the downtown Veterans Park. Sponsored by Edge Broadband, Mercyhealth, Lyle’s […]
Take a ‘Halloween Brew Walk’ Saturday
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Delavan will get a little spooky Saturday, as the Delavan Historic Foundation Halloween Brew Walk takes place. For a cost of between $15 and $60, participants get a swag bag and the chance to stroll and try 14 different tasting locations. With the […]
City officials review traffic near Aldi
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Whitewater’s years-long pursuit of a dedicated grocer within the city limits has sparked a new talking point – traffic congestion and pedestrian-friendly accommodations in close proximity to the new retailer. Aldi, 1380 W. Main St., officially opened its doors Sept. 19, in close proximity to […]
East Troy band teacher faces additional accusations
Another former East Troy Middle School band student has come forward with allegations that she was sexually assaulted by the former band teacher, joining five other women with similar claims. John C. Rash, 46, of Elkhorn is charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child younger than 16, a Class […]