A 66-year-old East Troy man died Sunday of an apparent heart attack while boating with friends on Lake Michigan. According to a press release from he Racine County Sheriff’s Office, the county Communications Center received a call at about 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 10. The caller said he and two […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
MARION BARKER
MARION BARKER Long time East Troy resident Marion Loveland Justin Barker passed away on Aug. 2, 2014, at the age of 96 (and a half, as she would specify) at her home in Redgranite. Marion was born Feb. 20, 1918, and raised in rural Lafayette Township, graduating from Elkhorn High […]
DOROTHY JOHNSON
Dorothy Johnson, 94, of East Troy died at her home on July 30, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Brust; son Donald Johnson; grandchildren, Corey (Brenna), Amy (Ryan) Collins, Sara, Timothy and Alexander Brust; great-grandchild, Keegan; and sister, Marge Kilpin. She was preceded in death by her husband […]
LINDA M. LEE
Linda M. Lee (nee Biersack), 53, of East Troy and Delavan, died Aug. 1, 2014. She is survived by her husband Steve; mother and father Beth and Mike Biersack; daughters, Sarah and Lindsay, five grandchildren, four brothers, five sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends who will miss her […]
East Troy Legion baseball team wraps for the year
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent A quick look at the final results for the East Troy Legion Post 188 baseball team would seem to show a disappointing 2014 season. But a deeper review indicates just the opposite – and what appears to be a bright future moving forward. East Troy […]
Boys vs. girls
School Board split on referendum question By Tracy Ouellette Editor It was the boys versus the girls Monday night at the East Troy School Board’s special meeting that included a working referendum session. The boys won, with the board voting 3-2 to move forward with adding on the Doubek Elementary […]
JOYCE CALDWELL
Joyce Caldwell, of Middleton and Sauk Prairie, began her journey to be with her Lord on July 25, 2014, after combatting Parkinson’s disease for 25 years. Her positive outlook on life earned her many friends, and helped greatly as she strove to live life fully. While still in the experimental […]
Sounds of summer
Nouveau and ‘grand finale’ concert round out season for Community Band The East Troy Community Band’s Thursday Nights on the Square is hosting a free public concert of “Swing Nouveau” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, on the historic East Troy Village Square. Bring a lawn chair to hear […]
What constitutes service ‘above and beyond’?
Village Board debates how to honor community members By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board debated how to honor local business owners David and Maureen “Reenie” Allen Monday night at its regular board meeting. Village Board President Randy Timms submitted a nomination to have the Allens honored on […]
Legion baseball team wins first playoff game
Team ends regular season with loss to Kenosha By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Even in defeat in its regular-season finale Friday, the East Troy Legion Post 188 baseball team left with something to build from. And now it’s onto the regional tournament to see how much progress it has made. […]