The East Troy Community School District is looking for 16 community representatives to serve on the ad hoc referendum committee. The district would like four representatives from each of the following categories: parents, businesses, municipalities, and general community/citizens. Preference given to those who have not been on a school committee […]
Month: March 2019
Extreme racing in Lake Geneva
Snocross Championship returns to The Mountain Top Wrap up winter with an exciting send off at the Nielsen’s Grand Finale of the AMSOIL Snocross Championship series startign today at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva. The resort will host top professional snowmobile racers as they compete for […]
RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SR.
Rafael J. Hernandez Sr., 86, of Delavan, passed away March 14, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born in Mexico, on Sept. 11, 1932. Rafael was a longtime owner of Hernandez Restaurant in Delavan. Rafael is survived by his children, Maria Nieves, Laura (Eduardo) Davila, Elizabeth Torres […]
Hoop dreams
The Whitewater Middle School eighth grade girls basketball B team came up short against Delavan-Darien, 21-11, on March 7. Karime Velazquez heads for the hoop in the matchup. (Bob Mischka photo)
David vs. Goliath?
Elkhorn opponent Nicolet features two of best players in the nation By Chris Bennett Correspondent There will be no more postseason upsets in the WIAA Division 2 state boys basketball tournament, which starts Friday at the Kohl Center in Madison and includes the Elkhorn Area High School boys basketball team […]
Council approves fireworks display
It will cost roughly $1,400 more this year By Kellen Olshefski Corrrespondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving spending an additional 13 percent on fireworks for this year’s July 4 fireworks display at its meeting Monday night. The cost for the city to light […]
The man with voices in his head up next
Comedian to headline at Geneva Theater March 23 A master of impressions and sound effects is the next Bonkerz comedy show headliner at Geneva Theater appearing Saturday, March 23. Bob Jay is a stand-up comedian and voice-over artist who has made a name for himself imitating others: cartoon characters, movie […]
East Troy man charged for role in injury crash
Driver reportedly refused alternative transportation A twice-convicted drunken driver is charged with causing great bodily harm by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle after crashing his car in the Town of Yorkville early March 10 leaving a Waterford woman with life-threatening injuries. Ryan J. Kamps, 37, of East Troy, appeared […]
WUSD administrators begin discussing 2019-20 staffing plan
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Additional staffing resources could be infused into Whitewater Unified School District’s psychologist pool and at-risk programs, based on a proposal unveiled recently. WUSD administrators discussed a proposed staffing plan for the 2019-20 school year that calls for 13 fleshed out adjustments to the current structure across […]
Fabulous Fontana Frog contest announced
The 14-foot frog has been standing along Highway 67 in Fontana since 1964, making him 55 years old. A Fontana Public Library contest that’s currently underway aims to celebrate his long tenure in the area. “He’s in a book called Weird Wisconsin, writing by Linda S. Godfrey and Richard D. […]
