Multiple factors cited by Spring Prairie officials By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Spring Prairie Town Board unanimously struck down all three proposals related to a highly controversial gravel pit before hundreds of concerned residents last week. The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval of the proposals on […]
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Cool art
The highlight of Winterfest in Lake Geneva is the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship and among the teams were the Wisconsin No. 2 crew, comprised of Greg Moerner, Jim Malkowski and Dan Ingebrigtson, who designed and carved the sculpture “Life’s A Dance.” There were a variety of other activities […]
Back to the drawing board
Whitewater resumes search for candidate to lead economic development By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With 2020 moving full steam ahead, a Whitewater governing body sounded urgency in the ongoing effort to bring a new economic development professional into the city’s staff roster. City Manager Cameron Clapper, who has been handling some […]
Delavan-Darien district responds to property tax questions
Promises made relative to the referendum have been kept, officials say By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Some property owners have questioned why their property taxes rose more than expected as a result of the successful passage of a $2.8 million non-recurring referendum by the Delavan-Darien School District in November of […]
Making a weekend of it
Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire to feature workshops, laser show By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer While organizers are in the final, frenzied preparation for this year’s Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire, they’re also beaming with excitement that the event will span two days and offer a laser light concert this year. The […]
Elkhorn rec center fee approved to thwart damage
It’ll cover costs for an attendant to open, close the building By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted at its Feb. 3 meeting in favor of a $25 opening and closing fee for the Elkhorn Recreation Center that City officials said will help to improve the […]
Generous donation
From the right; Geoff and Jacki Hale (and their son, Chris, not pictured), owners of Home Lumber, which has locations in Delavan and Whitewater, recently made a donation of lumber to Kian Sonn and his dad, Jeff Sonn (president of the Friends of Lakeland School) to construct Aldo Leopold […]
Flu season is in full swing here
Health officials say prevention is the best medicine By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer With recent news reports about the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak filling the airwaves, area health officials say the real risk remains much closer to home. “The flu is definitely more deadly and more prevalent and that’s where the […]
Getting chili
At the Day in the Bay chili cook-off event Feb. 1, nearly 200 people showed up to taste chili, which had been brought in by 11 area businesses for the event. The winners were Lucke’s Cantina, Hunt Club and JoJo’s. Above; Griffin Jenski, 7, and his brother, Beckett, 5, […]
IDs needed to vote
Start the process now for spring primary Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles encourages voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in the Feb. […]
