Director led library from the Dewey Decimal system to e-readers By Dave Fidlin Correspondent When Jackie Gotz first assumed her duties with the East Troy Lions Public Library three decades ago, the world was a very different place than it is today. The same could be said of the brick […]
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WRAP show features local artists
The Wisconsin Regional Art Program exhibit, featuring the works of nearly 50 area artists, is open at Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., through Jan. 26. The exhibit turns the spotlight to artists from several nearby cities, including Beloit, Burlington, Clinton, Cottage Grove, Delafield, Delavan, Edgerton, Elkhorn, Fort […]
Whitewater pharmacy robbed
Drugstore theft may be linked to others, police say Police say a robbery at a pharmacy in Whitewater last Saturday is linked to others in the south-central Wisconsin region. The robbery happened at Walgreens Pharmacy, 1041 W. Main St., on Jan. 5, the City of Whitewater Police Department said in […]
A wondrous sight to see
Staffed entirely by volunteers, Open Arms Free Clinic is Walworth County’s first By John Koski Staff Writer The need was there. It had been there for some time. But on Dec. 6, when Open Arms Free Clinic welcomed it first patients, the need was dealt with in a significant way. […]
Kilars honor late son’s memory with $20,000 donation
The Kilar family recently donated $20,000 to the Whitewater Community Foundation to honor their late son Treyton. Half of the donation amount will go toward the endowment fund to maintain the Treyton Kilar Field of Dreams, as well as turf replacement costs, and the other $10,000 will go toward a […]
Hunter shot wolf illegally in Walworth County
Animal had strayed from north before it was killed By Bob Peryea Correspondent State wildlife officials have determined a hunter illegally shot a wolf in Spring Prairie Township during the deer gun hunting season in November. The hunter, whose name was not released, received a citation. According to Game Warden […]
Mukwonago Village Players to hold auditions for ‘Nunsense’
The Mukwonago Village Players and St. James Theatrical Ministry will hold auditions for Dan Goggin’s musical comedy, “Nunsense,” at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21 and 22 at St. James Parish Center, Room 11, in Mukwonago. The cast of “Nunsense” is entirely female. Those looking to audition should prepare 32 bars […]
JOHN F. CZARNECKI
John F. Czarnecki, 79, of East Troy died on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. He was born Nov. 7, 1933 in Milwaukee to John and Helen (nee Wisniewski) Czarnecki and attended Pulaski High School. He married his bride Carol (nee Chybowski) at St. Cyrils in Milwaukee and they made East Troy […]
GLORIA DeBATTISTA
Gloria DeBattista, Clearwater, Fla., died Dec. 22, 2012. Survivors include her husband, Dr. M.J. DeBattista; son, Paul; daughter, Lisa; other family and friends. Visitation is Friday, Jan. 25, from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at 11:30 a.m., at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel, 7300 W. Nash St., Milwaukee. Committal service […]
RITA M. SCHNEIDER
Rita M. Schneider, 95, of East Troy entered eternal life on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 15, 1918 in Hancock, Mich. to her parents Edwin and Margaret (Overman) Johnston. Rita graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Monmouth College. She married her […]
