Memorials dedicated to former administrator By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Pamela Knorr, who served the Walworth Joint 1 School District as administrator for more than 20 years was honored with two memorials on June 3. The library at Walworth Grade School was renamed the Pamela Knorr Memorial Library and a memorial […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
Council to vote on rezone for landscaping company
Rezone met with some opposition from nearby residents, owners look to work towards mutual agreement By Kellen Olshefski Editor A first reading of an ordinance to rezone a piece of property off of Highway 67 for use by a landscaping company was met by some opposition from nearby residents at […]
JULIUS TRAMPE
Julius Trampe, 81, of East Troy, died June 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife Sharon; children, Barbara Olson (Tim), Diane (Patrick) Wellnitz, Kelly Linton, Jenny Ritter; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Ron (Madeline), Don and sister Doris Kranitz; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his […]
Troy Liquor to stay open
Village Board approves liquor license, with stipulations By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board approved the liquor and operator licenses for Troy Liquor at the Monday night meeting, but there were conditions attached. The board met in closed session with the owner of Troy Liquor, Punja Soni, and […]
At the center of the problem
Preserving Walworth’s historic downtown By Rumasa Noor Staff Writer Issues regarding Highway 14 have been the subjects of heated debates in Walworth County and Village of Walworth Plan Commission members discussed the issue at the June 15. The newest member of the plan commission, Tom Connelly, presented arguments in favor […]
Area youth excel at American Legion Postal Shoot
Two from Elkhorn place in top three in state By Kellen Olshefski Editor Three area youth from the Walworth County 4-H Shooting Sports Program placed among the top of their fellow competitors back in February when they competed in the American Legion Postal Shoot. Fin Weber, of Elkhorn, placed third […]
Johnson named MVP, Glogovsky most improved
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Junior outfielder Patrick Glogovsky earned the Elkhorn Area High School baseball team’s Most Improved Player award and Attitude and Effort award following the Elks’ 2015 season. The Elks recently announced their season team awards. Senior shortstop Cody Johnson is the Elks’ Most Valuable Player and junior […]
Elk trio earns all-conference accolades
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Matt Nelson as a singles player and the doubles duo of Drayke Webster and Noah Lindenberg earned Second Team honors on the 2015 All-Southern Lakes Conference boys tennis team. Westosha Central’s Hunter Herman, Waterford’s Harry Soeder, Burlington’s Jacob Ludwig and Badger’s Liam Bailey earned First Team […]
Police to purchase new stun guns
City approves $19,735 for stun guns and cost to outfit new squad car By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of two purchases by the police department to acquire new stun guns and outfit a new squad car recently purchased by the department. The […]
School Board accepts resignations
Lunch prices go up, school day extended at Middle School By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy School Board accepted the resignations of five teachers at the June 8 regular meeting. High School teacher Julie Busch, personalized learning coordinator Maggie Mayer, district psychologist Amy Waters, Middle School choir director Kim […]
