State Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) announced last week he has been elected by his peers to act as the next Speaker Pro Tempore of the State Assembly. As Speaker Pro Tem, August will preside over debate in the State Assembly when it reconvenes for legislative session this fall. “I […]
Month: September 2013
Gas prices hang steady in state
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.62 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.59, according to […]
School District holds leadership retreat for educators
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Leadership teams from Lakeview Elementary, LINCS Charter School, Washington Elementary, Whitewater Middle School and Whitewater High School joined with district leaders for the annual Leadership Data Retreat Aug. 22 at the Whitewater University Technology Park Innovation Center. The purpose of the retreat is “to engage the […]
St. Peter’s students using innovative new technology
There’s new educational tool in town, and it goes by the name of LearnPad. Each and every one of the students in grades one to eight at St. Peter’s School will receive one of the devices for the 2013-14 school year. “LearnPads are the first tablet computer designed specifically […]
Trojans romp over Elks
Defense steps up in first football victory By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent The back-to-the-basics approach taken by the East Troy football team the past week worked wonders Friday night. And it was just what the Trojans needed. After it allowed 70 points in its season opener the previous week, East […]
Soccer team sets goal on more goals
Scoring is scarce in two RVP losses By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Offense was a bit difficult to come by during the past week for the East Troy boys soccer team. The Trojans managed just one goal in each of its two Rock Valley Conference contests, a pair of 4-1 […]
Beware of fraudulent activity in the area
The East Troy Police Department is warning area residents of two recent incidents that appear to be fraudulent in nature. On Aug. 20, a 76-year-old man reported to police that he had received a phone call from the Federal Reserve Bank in Miami, Fla. The person on the phone stated […]
Payment due: City moves to recoup losses on failed retail development
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent City of Whitewater officials last week approved the creation of a fund to help mitigate issues surrounding a failed commercial development at the intersection of Bluff and Elkhorn roads. In 2006, a firm known as Elkhorn Road Ventures LLC had proposed a grocery store project at […]
East Troy Bluegrass Festival celebrates 20 years
For the past 19 years, individuals from around the country have flocked to East Troy’s historic Village Square the second weekend in September to hear and share the unforgettable bluegrass sound and experience lots of string-scrubbin’ down-home family fun. Dedicated crowds have increased from less than 200 the first […]
Recollections: Sprague Theater kindles fond memories for many Elkhornites
By Frank Eames Contributor The Sprague Theatre, current home of the Lakeland Players, revives many fond memories for anyone who grew up in Elkhorn from the late 1920s to the 1970s. Those were different times, particularly before the 1950s when television came on the scene and “light years” of difference […]
