First District representative to marry, move to Janesville By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Alderman Mary O’Connor confirmed last week she is getting married May 31 and will resign her Common Council seat and move to Janesville in the coming months. O’Connor was elected to serve the First District in 2008 […]
Month: May 2014
School board continues fight against Highway 14
By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor The Walworth Joint School District 1 School Board is reaching up to those in high places for help as it seeks to squelch the latest plan to redirect Highway 14. The Walworth Village Board has been working with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for […]
Walworth residents question village board about Highway 14 plan at April 14 meeting
By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor Three small children played in the foyer of the Walworth Municipal Building on April 14, their voices carrying over into the room where the village board was meeting. Safety for those children, as well as all Walworth children, was the main topic of Monday’s meeting. […]
Area students score above state average in social studies, struggle in reading category
Teachers asked to develop interventions for struggling students as part of school-wide goal to improve scores By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor Students at Sharon Community School and Walworth Joint School District 1 fell behind the state average in reading, but scored above the state average in social studies on […]
Committee reviews future of Rotary Soccer Complex
With thousands of dollars in maintenance costs a reality, city looks to potentially deed property over to soccer club By Kellen Olshefski Editor Following discussion on needed repair work at Elkhorn’s Rotary Soccer Complex, the City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee determined it might be in the […]
East Troy student wins Operation Click car
Established program continues to stress the importance of developing safe driving habits amongst teens By Kellen Olshefski Editor A brief look of disappointment spread across the face of Charlie Housh, a senior at East Troy High School, though one more turn of the key proved to be what he […]
Alderman cries foul on mayor’s committee appointments
Only campaign rival, outgoing alderman’s assignments changed By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A Delavan alderman believes his demotion on Common Council committees is payback for seeking election against the mayor. Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis appointed Alderman Ryan Schroeder, who lost a bid for mayor against Nieuwenhuis April 1, to the council’s […]
Hanna brings the wild to Whitewater
By Marjorie Stoneman Contributor Jack Hanna, a popular TV guest and wildlife expert, shared his passion for animals from throughout the world with local and area residents earlier this month. Joining Hanna were several animals – and handlers – allowing audience members of all ages an up-close view of a […]
