First performances this weekend at Ivan’s Backstage By Tracy Ouellette Editor There’s a new venture forming in East Troy – the Square Players. The theater group is the brainchild of Chuck Dimick. “We’re looking to liven up the square with the arts,” Dimick said. Dimick, an East Troy resident, has […]
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Highway J closure causing headaches for drivers, DPW
By Tracy Ouellette Editor In response to numerous requests for the Walworth County Department of Public Works to open Marsh Road as an alternative detour for the Highway J closure during the Beulah Dam project and reports of people moving the barricades out of the way so the road can […]
Recognized for excellence
East Troy earns accolades in national yearbook design For a fourth year in a row, East Troy High School’s yearbook has been recognized for excellence and is featured in the 2015 Gotcha Covered Look Book celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. Jostens Look Book is a collection of […]
Village Board member bids fond farewell
Citizens sought for committee appointments By Tracy Ouellette Editor Outgoing Village of East Troy Trustee Chris Gultch took time at Monday night’s board meeting to say his goodbyes and commend fellow board members for dedication and hard work. Gultch said he enjoyed his time on the board and wished new […]
For the medal
Girl Scouts Andrea Smith (left) and Kayla Hackler dig holes in the flower bed they installed around the Mill Park at part of their Bronze Award project. The girls are from Scout Troop 4734 in East Troy.
School Board looking to appoint another member
By Tracy Ouellette Editor If the residents of East Troy think things in the School District, and particularly the School Board, are going to calm down now that the facility needs referendum has passed, they might want to have another think. The School Board will be down to four members […]
Highway J set to close tomorrow
The Walworth County Public Works Department announced that Highway J will be officially closed for the Lake Beulah Dam Replacement Project starting tomorrow, April 14. Work on the dam replacement project is expected to be completed in August. A press release from Walworth County suggested motorists traveling east on Highway […]
Looking forward to the challenge
Village Board president to begin work on special projects this month By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board approved the job description for board President Randy Timms’ new duties as special project coordinator Monday night. The position, which the board approved on July 28, 2014, was suggested by […]
Local band steps up to help
Saturday Detention to hold benefit concert Saturday for family who lost home in fire By Tracy Ouellette Editor The band Saturday Detention will give a concert to help raise money for the family that lost their home in the March 23 Fork in the Road fire. The performance will be […]
Fourth time’s a charm
School District referendum passes, Bresler re-elected By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School’s facility needs referendum was approved by the voters Tuesday, paving the way for the district to begin construction on a new Pre-K through second-grade school and major improvements to the High School. “I would like […]