By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater’s extensive zoning rewrite project may have wrapped earlier this year, but city officials continue to eye possible amendments to the extensive document. Members of the Plan and Architectural Review Commission on Nov. 10 discussed several big-picture concepts — including density, so-called accessory structures and timelines […]
Month: November 2014
New in town Creekside Motors opens doors at Main Street location
By Tracy Ouellette Editor Brothers Peter Reshel and Chris Reshel recently opened a car dealership at 2919 Main St. in East Troy, Creekside Motors. “We were born and raised in Mukwonago and my wife’s family was born and raised in East Troy, so we’ve always been around,” Peter said. Peter […]
County Board rescinds donation from Kikkoman
Concerns about unknowns and environmental impact prompt county to halt use of soy brine By Kellen Olshefski Editor After discussion and review throughout this fall, the Walworth County Board of Supervisors voted Nov. 12 in favor of rescinding a resolution that accepted a donation from the Kikkoman Corporation earlier this […]
Board looks at improving parks and rec offerings, library
By Tracy Ouellette Editor After a reviewing a village-wide survey about what the community wants from the Parks and Recreation Department in East Troy, the board was presented with four items to consider developing over the next several years. Parks and Rec Director Vickie Muszynski told the board that she […]
Christmas collection held for children in need
Several locations in the Williams Bay area are serving as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Participants fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and notes of encouragement. “Anyone can participate,” regional leader Rick Cox said. “Operation Christmas Child is a simple project […]
Spirit of giving
Former assistant football coach leads new team to state finals
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Local football fans who tuned in to the WIAA Division 4 state finals Thursday night may have caught a glimpse of a familiar face. That person was none other than former Big Foot assistant coach Brian Ryczkowski, now in charge of the Little Chute program. Ryczkowski, […]
Theatrical two-some to be held this weekend
For area theatre aficionados, this weekend will prove to be one of music, song and dance for all to enjoy, as both the Big Foot Acting Company and the Williams Bay High School will be holding musicals both tonight, Nov. 21, and tomorrow night, Nov. 22. Students from the Big […]
Hope Walk donates $15,000 to cancer treatment assistance
The Lake Geneva Hope Walk hosted its seventh annual non-competitive walk along the Geneva Lake Shore path on Sept. 27, raising a total of $15,000 which was recently presented to the Aurora Health Care Breast Treatment Assistance Program. The organization formed in 2008, after a member of a Lake […]
Swimmers finish season in Madison
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent It must be considered an overwhelming success any time a high school sports team ends its season in Madison. Megan Leahy, Sarah Broga, Bethany Buikema and Rachel Anderson enjoyed such lofty heights Nov. 14 & 15 at the WIAA Division 2 State Girls Swimming and […]
