Sign just one of changes to come By Kellen Olshefski Editor A new sign out at the entrance of Lutherdale Ministries just north of Elkhorn on highways 12 and 67 is shining not only as a welcome beacon, but also as a literal sign of things to come. Lutherdale Ministries […]
Month: October 2015
Milwaukee man to be arraigned in fatal crash
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A Milwaukee man is scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 20 on felony charges in connection with a Sept. 12 crash in East Troy that killed a motorcyclist. Andrew Carroll, 19, was charged Sept. 15 in Walworth County Circuit Court with second-degree reckless homicide; knowingly operating […]
Couple gets year in jail for abusing adopted children
By Vicky Wedig Editor A Town of Bloomfield couple was sentenced to a year in the Walworth County Jail for abusing their six adopted children between 2004 and 2011, according to a local news report. The Lake Geneva Regional News reported last week Kathleen M. and Martin P. O’Brien, both […]
Officials look at future of Aquatic Center
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An existing agreement will not sunset for another 14 months, but three Whitewater governing organizations are looking to the future of the Aquatic Center. As it currently stands the Whitewater Aquatic Center (WAC) is overseen by the City of Whitewater, the Whitewater Unified School District […]
City looks to fix outfield drainage concerns
Original proposal would cost city about $16,000 to fix, committee to discuss options further By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council took a hard look at a proposal to fix outfield drainage issues at the north baseball diamond in Elkhorn’s Sunset Park at its meeting Monday night. […]
Man charged in crash
Speed, drugs alleged factors in crash that injured six By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A Wind Lake man is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 27 on six felony charges in connection with a December 2014 crash in the Town of East Troy that injured six people. Nicholas D. Lecus, 27, […]
Family escapes fire that started on deck
By Vicky Wedig Editor Seven family members escaped a fire that started on the deck of their Geneva Street home at about midnight Saturday. Resident Roy K. Durham, 36, noticed flames on the deck of the home at 412 E. Geneva St. and dialed 911 as he began carrying five […]
Arts Alliance’s annual meeting Tuesday
The Whitewater Art Alliance will celebrate its ninth year at an annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center on 402 W. Main St. The meeting will feature music by Jeremy Reutebuch, a review of 2015, the election of board members and plans for […]
Pool girls nab fifth
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls swim team finished second in three relays and came in fifth Oct. 17 in the Cougar Relays at Janesville Craig High School. The Elks competed Tuesday at home in a Southern Lakes Conference dual meet against Jefferson/Cambridge. Elkhorn competes Saturday […]
Mair makes top 10 at conference meet
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The third time this season on the cross country course at Fox River Park in Wilmot might be the most charming for the Elkhorn Area High School boys and girls cross country teams. Nineteen of the Elks’ 22 runners finished with personal bests Oct. 17 in […]
