Experience the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder Readers of Wisconsin-born Laura Ingalls Wilder no longer have to solely imagine many of the 19th-century activities described in the Little House books. During The World of Little House at Old World Wisconsin they may try Laura’s activities, witness Pa’s chores, […]

Nacel Open Door is looking for families to host foreign exchange students in the area. Students from France and Spain are coming for a three-week stay this summer for two sessions – July 10 to 31 and July 31 to Aug. 21. They will also need accommodations. Host families in […]

The East Troy Middle School Jazz Band, under the direction of John Rash, performs at the Last Blast XIV concert May 27. The concert featured the Middle School and High School jazz bands who performed for an audience of more than 250, seated at tables and served food and beverages […]

He told victim she had broken his heart A “heartbroken” 24-year-old Burlington man killed himself while fleeing from police Monday after allegedly abducting a woman from a Walmart in Mukwonago, according to authorities in Eau Claire. The suspect, Mitchell F. Owens, 24, was found dead Tuesday in a wooded area […]

U.S. Packaging to build new plant in East Troy By Tracy Ouellette Editor East Troy Village Board President Randy Timms announced at Monday night’s board meeting that U.S. Packaging will expand its operations in East Troy this year, building a new plant in the Industrial Park. Timms said the move […]

School Board fills open seat, elects officers By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy School Board was finally able to agree about the open board seat and lack of officers at last night’s special meeting. In a motion that surprised many in the audience, board member Dawn Buchholtz proposed the […]

The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps is returning to East Troy at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 6. The group will perform on the East Troy High School football field. Admission is free. Founded in 1938, the Madison Scouts are one of the oldest continually operating groups competing on […]

By Tracy Ouellette Editor If the East Troy School District can’t get its lunchtime meal participation up and its costs down, the district-run food service program may be at risk. This was the warning nutrition consultant Susan Peterman gave the School Board at the May 11 meeting when she presented […]

LD’s to host ‘how to’ event Sunday By Tracy Ouellette Editor LD’s BBQ, 1880 Highway ES, East Troy, is holding a barbecue class from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. LD’s owner Leon Davis said he’s holding the event for a second year in a row to […]

By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board approved May 18 the installation of restrooms at the Mitchell Park concession stand. Department of Public Works Director Mike Miller recommended the work be done in a memo to the board, dated May 12. “(The) bathroom and concession stand have been […]