By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Whitewater residents will be asked whether they approve increasing property taxes to add additional financial resources into the local police department as the city pursues a referendum. On the heels of a series of discussions earlier this fall, the Common Council on Nov. 7 approved […]
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Perfection denied as Elks fall in state title tilt
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Through 80 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, Elkhorn and Waukesha West were locked in a defensive battle in the WIAA Division 2 Boys Soccer Championship. Even when the match went to a penalty kick shootout, points were hard to come by. Unfortunately for […]
Despite bowing out, trip to state ‘special’
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Headed into Oct. 7’s WIAA Division 3 state semifinal, Delavan-Darien boys soccer coach Mike Marse knew his team had a challenge in front of it – no matter what had happened in the regular season. While the Comets had tied St. Augustine Prep 3-3 on Sept. […]
Man in homicide case pleads not guilty
A 23-year-old former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student and athlete pled not guilty Friday in Walworth County Circuit Court. Chad Richards, in court with attorney Gibson Hatch, entered a not guilty plea at his Nov. 8 arraignment in front of Judge Kristine Drettwan. The hearing took all of about two minutes, […]
CDA moves forward on razing Main Street buildings
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A City of Whitewater economic development group is moving forward on a plan to raze two Main Street buildings in the hopes of bringing new economic development opportunities in the years ahead. At their monthly meeting on Oct. 17, the Whitewater Community Development Authority’s board […]
EASD holds community info session on referendum
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Area School District hosted a community information meeting regarding its upcoming operational referendum on the November ballot on Monday night at Elkhorn Area High School, offering community members an opportunity to learn more about the referendum and ask the school board and district administrators […]
Delavan residents oppose city-wide trash collection
Mayor sends discussion back to committee By Michael S. Hoey correspondent The Common Council meeting on Oct. 15 drew a much bigger crowd than usual and lasted over an hour and a half due to the council’s consideration of adopting a city-wide trash collection contract. The General Operations […]
Whitewater to continue with Nov. 1 start for winter parking
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The City of Whitewater’s long-held Nov. 1 start to winter parking restrictions will continue this season, based on a recent decision from officials. At a meeting Oct. 15, the Common Council discussed a proposal to shift the restrictions and instead start them Dec. 1. Councilmember Brian […]
Car vs. motorcycle crash kills firefighter
A crash at the entrance of Alpine Valley on Townline Road ended in the death of a City of Racine and Raymond firefighter. Maxwell J. Bayer, 31, was identified in a news release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department Friday, following the crash, which occurred on Oct. 10 at about […]
Elkhorn teacher earns Harbor Freight $50,000 prize
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Walking into the gymnasium at Elkhorn Area High School Oct. 8, teacher Austin Thorson was at a loss for words. Tears streaming down his face, with various media outlets recording his reaction, Thorson was treated to a pep rally in honor of earning a prestigious prize. […]
