By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Betty Phelps Refior, of Whitewater, says she’s been an environmentalist since was a little girl when she read “A Girl of the Limberlost,” a novel written by American writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter. “My fifth-grade teacher told us about it and I read it and […]
Month: October 2013
Common Council adds liquor license
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Touting it as an opportunity to invest in the city’s economy, Whitewater officials voted last week to increase the number of liquor licenses within the community from 23 to 24. The Common Council voted unanimously in favor of passing an ordinance that reflected the change. The […]
Village continues to look at potential referendum
By Kellen Olshefski staff writer In the wake of recent concerns about special assessments and the Mill Street construction project, the Village of East Troy Board continued discussions at its Oct. 21 meeting considering the possibility of a referendum. While Village Attorney Linda Gray said a referendum is possible, but […]
Tennis duo finish career on medal podium
Kloth and Goode finish in sixth at state Paige Kloth and Abi Goode went into the state tournament as a special qualifier and ended the tournament on the podium with a sixth place finish. The senior duo became the second team in school history to earn a medal at the […]
Conference champs!
By Derek Kiesow Sports Correspondent The undefeated Rock Valley North Champion East Troy High School Trojans took their talents to Edgerton to participate in the year-end RVC Volleyball Championships. The tournament seeds teams from both sides of the conference to allow for one undisputed champion at conclusion. East Troy, North’s […]
Trojans fall to regional champs
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Early in last week’s Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3 regional opener at St. Thomas More, the East Troy High School boys soccer team had its sights set on a monumental upset. The Trojans had the lead just seven minutes into the contest – but […]
Football team ends season on a high note
Trojans take out Whitewater, 48-21 By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Don’t tell the East Troy High School football team that last week’s regular-season finale didn’t mean anything. Even without a playoff berth on the line, the Trojans still had plenty to play for when they hosted Whitewater Friday night – […]
A celebration of community and life
Avi-Fest is Saturday at East Troy’s LDs BBQ By Tracy Ouellette Editor The number of the day in East Troy Saturday will be 26 in memory of those who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting last December in Newtown, Ct. LDs BBQ, located at the East […]
Village approves contract with Delta Dental
By Kellen Olshefski staff writer The Village of East Troy voted in favor of approving a dental insurance contract through Delta Dental of Wisconsin for processing claims for its self-funded plan at its Oct. 21 meeting. According to Village Trustee Ann Zess, with the consideration the village’s dental plan is […]
Trick or Treat by community
Walworth County Trick or Treat hours and Halloween celebrations include: City of Delavan The City of Delavan will host trick or treating from 4 to 6 p.m. Halloween day, Oct. 31. A parade from the Post Office, 335 E. Walworth Ave., to the American Legion will begin at 6:30 p.m. […]
