A red sky at night is a sailor’s delight, as the old saying goes and it was accurate the morning after this spectacular sunset on Lake Beulah, near East Troy, last weekend. With autumn just around the corner, area residents are trying to get the most out of the final […]
Month: August 2015
Looking to score
Bayside Athletic students and a team sponsored by Action Marine and Trivent Financial take each other on in a human foosball match at Inspiration Ministries on Aug. 22. Proceeds from the event, which organizers hope to make an annual one, will be used to benefit both of the non-profit organizations […]
City’s wastewater facility project moves forward
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts to revamp Whitewater’s aging wastewater treatment facility are underway, as a $72,000 contract is awarded to a firm tasked with enhancing employees’ access within the plant. The Common Council on Aug. 4 awarded a contract to M-Z Construction for the construction of so-called manways within […]
Council supports street side cafés
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The look and feel of outdoor dining in Whitewater’s downtown area could soon take on a different appearance. After a request by a civic organization and a review by a panel, the Common Council on Aug. 4 unanimously backed an ordinance that authorizes the creation of […]
Tech Park building put on back burner
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing a lack of funds, a panel specializing in economic development within the community has decided not to move forward with constructing a second building at the Whitewater University Technology Park at this time. The city’s Community Development Authority on July 22 discussed the proposed second-building […]
VERNON SHANER II
Vernon “Reese” “Old Man” Shaner II, 48, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Aug. 22, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., to Vernon and Bonnie Lee (Donaldson) Shaner. Reese was passionate about martial arts and proudly opened Waukesha Mixed Martial Arts […]
Permanent privy for Pioneer Park
Village of Fontana working toward restroom structure for park By Kellen Olshefski Editor In a meeting earlier this month the Village of Fontana Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of paying for the preliminary design of a new restroom facility at Pioneer Park. The topic came to the board […]
Work OK’d on retention pond
City to link Sunset Park retention pond to storm sewer system By Kellen Olshefski Editor Met by opposition from some alderman, the council voted 4-2 in favor of connecting the retention pond in Sunset Park to the city’s storm water sewer system at a cost of $24,000 at Monday’s meeting. […]
Get free health insurance help
People unhappy with their current coverage who have undergone life changes may be eligible for a special enrollment period for health insurance. A no obligation, free information and assistance session will be held between 5 and 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25 at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center […]
Looks good on the outside, falling apart on inside
Building on village square to be demolished By Tracy Ouellette Editor The pretty yellow building with the pink and white striped awning on the East Troy village square will be demolished in the coming months and (hopefully) rebuilt. Jim Rohrer, of Kinovie LLC, which owns the building, said the structure […]
