An initial appearance was scheduled to resume Nov. 7 for an Elkhorn woman charged with growing marijuana in her Woodpine Drive home. Michelle L. Kostuck-Hass, 38, was charged Oct. 11 in Walworth County Circuit Court with manufacturing marijuana, possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, all […]
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Studio 84 to host book signing event
Dr. Richard Lombard and Patricia Sampson Harkness, who co-authored the book “What If The Glass Breaks – The Bob Sampson Story,” will be at Studio 84 in Whitewater from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26 for a book signing. At 6:20 p.m. the authors will be reading an excerpt from […]
County Fair’s Barnyard Adventure program takes the national spotlight
“This is a very big volunteer effort, particularly during the fair,… It’s very important and is part of what’s made this program so successful.” – George Mroch, educator and master gardener By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A local farming organization was one of 25 recognized recently across the nation, and […]
EUGENE R. HAFFELY SR.
Eugene R. Haffely Sr., 84, of Janesville, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. A memorial mass was held Tuesday, Nov. 20 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Janesville with the Rev. Randy Timmerman officiating. Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Milton assisted the family.
Elkhorn football team makes strides forward in 2012
By Chris Bennett Correspondent It was an up and down season for the Elkhorn Area High School football team, and though they finished 3-6, let’s assume there were more ups than downs. The Elks were close to securing a berth in the WIAA Division 2 football playoffs, but fell just […]
Ruemmele leads Elkhorn swimmers at state
By Laura Humphrey Sports Correspondent Nothing beats an exciting finish to the season like a trip to a WIAA state tournament. The Elkhorn girls swim team got just such a finish Friday, as the team had strong performances – including a medal – at the WIAA Division 2 state swim […]
City approves new fire engine purchase
By Maureen Vander Sanden SLN A new fire truck will make its way into the city’s fleet with the Common Council’s recent approval to purchase a nearly $700,000 pumper engine. The City Council at its Nov. 5 meeting unanimously approved a $690,282 bid from Roenbaur Central States Fire Apparatus to […]
JOYCE M. SCHWARTZ
Joyce M. Schwartz, age 86 of Monroe, Wis., died on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. She was born May 21, 1926 in East Troy, Wis., the daughter of Eldred and Esther (Tess) Kehoe and graduated from East Troy High School in 1944. Joyce did secretarial work […]
Whitewater’s Smith to receive Making Democracy Work award
The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area has announced that Whitewater City Clerk Michele Smith, will receive the League’s third annual Making Democracy Work award. Smith has served as Whitewater City Clerk since September 2000. “Over the past 12 years she has managed countless elections for the community with integrity and […]
ROTC students conduct battle drills on campus
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Cadets in the Warhawk Battalion of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Reserve Officers’ Training Corps or ROTC received introductory training for standard Battle Drills Oct. 31 at the Whitewater National Guard Armory. “If you think of training as learning to crawl, then walk, then run, this is […]
