Author: Tracy Ouellette

East Troy

School Board says April referendum unlikely

Reopening classrooms in Chester Byrnes considered By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community Schools Board of Education met Dec. 18 in another referendum working session focused on pulling together several options to present to the community with the goal of bringing the capitol improvements referendum back to the voters […]

Obituaries

WILLIAM C. HUNT

William Charles Hunt, 74, of Janesville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at Huntington Place following an extended illness. William was born on Aug. 5, 1939, in Janesville, the son of Donald and Annabelle (Wade) Hunt. He grew up in the Whitewater, area where his family farmed. He graduated from […]

Obituaries

SHIRLEY VOGHT

Shirley Voght (nee Murdoch), 88, died Dec. 19, 2013. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. She also was an award winning baker, talented seamstress and creative woodcarver. She will be greatly missed. Shirley and her husband, Warren greatly enjoyed traveling in their camper to many different states including […]

Obituaries

DELORES G. VOGEL

Delores G. Vogel, 75, of East Troy, died Dec. 12, 2013. She was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 6, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Silva and attended school in the Milwaukee area. She married her husband John Vogel in Greenfield, in June of 1964, and made their residence in East […]

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MICHAEL Q. O’BRIEN

Michael Quinn O’Brien, 67, of Wonder Lake, died Dec. 5, 2013. He was born on Nov. 13, 1946, in Delavan, to the late William Quinn and Clara Joan (nee Locke) O’Brien. He graduated from Whitewater High School and UW-Whitewater. He taught English for 33 years at Woodstock (Ill.) High School […]

East Troy

All aboard!

Santa Train departs this Saturday By Tracy Ouellette Editor Festivities begin on the East Troy Village Square at 6 p.m. Saturday with a Christmas carol sing-along led by the East Troy Community Band to keep everyone entertained while waiting for the guest of honor – Santa Claus. “Santa’s arrival via […]

East Troy area

It’s a brand new team

Girls open season Saturday at home By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Recognizing the key members of the East Troy High School girls basketball team the past four years wasn’t all that difficult, as the core seemed to lead the way every single night. But as is the case in high […]

East Troy area

Setting up the court

Boys basketball team opens season with a win against Evansville By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Anyone expecting the East Troy High School boys basketball team to dwell on what could have been will be sorely disappointed. The Trojans certainly will embrace their recent past – including last year’s trip to […]