Last year the East Troy girls tennis team went into the conference tournament in third place and came out Rock Valley Conference champions. Last Saturday, they again went into this year’s tournament in third place, but came just short of pulling off the same result in the final matches. The […]
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Home advantage helps McFarland surge past Trojans
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent For the first time this season, the East Troy football team has to deal with a bit of adversity. Now it’s up to the Trojans to bounce back as they move forward. Host McFarland celebrated the school’s 50th birthday and Homecoming in style Friday night, as […]
Legistlative update: Hunting rules change with the times
By Neal Kedzie Contributor Wisconsin is known for its proud hunting heritage, and the sportsmen and women who participate in the many outdoor opportunities are dedicated to the sport they enjoy. Many have a long lineage of family hunting, passing the tradition on from one generation to the next, the […]
Whitewater falls to division-leading Evansville
By David Paulsen Correspondent The Whitewater High School football team played the Rock Valley North Division-leading Evansville Blue Devils tough for nearly three quarters Friday in a 26-6 loss at Evansville. The Whippets trailed just 14-6 until late in the third quarter when the Blue Devils scored to make it […]
ETHS students will ‘Dance Through the Decades’ this week
Yep, it’s that time of year again! We’re sure you can remember how fun your homecoming activities were – the pride you felt over your college, the annual parade, asking your crush to the dance, the seniors pulling pranks on teachers, people using their New Jersey fake ID to bring […]
Visitors Bureau plans move from Elkhorn
The Uncle Hunk’s Junk building, located at 203 E. Walworth St. in Elkhorn will soon have a vacancy with the move of the Walworth County Visitors Bureau. The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce will continue to operate from this space. By Chelsey Hinsenkamp Staff Writer After more than 30 […]
Clapper selected as new city manager
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The City of Whitewater Common Council on Sept. 22 unanimously selected Cameron L. Clapper to serve as the next city manager, according to a press release. Pending formal approval of an employment agreement by the council on Oct. 2, Clapper will become the ninth city manager […]
Dead deer discovered in county
EHD confirmed in surrounding areas By Annette Newcomb staff writer Small groups of dead deer have been discovered in southeastern Wisconsin in recent weeks and the culprit seems to be small biting flies called midges. Kenosha County Wildlife Biologist Marty Johnson said, so far, dead deer have not been discovered […]
Whitewater public auction raises $4K for the arts
The Whitewater Arts Alliance held its eighth annual public art project auction on Sept. 22, raising $4,290 for Arts Alliance programming. The banners, which graced downtown city light poles this summer, received bids by business people, families, artists, teachers and residents of all ages. “We continue to be so grateful […]
DA: Deputy-involved shooting was self -defense
Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel announced last week that Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Nichols acted in self-defense when he shot bank robbery suspect Robert Lynn following a high-speed chase on Aug. 24. Schimel led the review of the officer-involved shooting following an investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s […]
