By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent Kids talk to kids. Darien resident Jeff Fuller said that is the key concept in helping prevent suicide. When his 17-year old son, Cole, ended his life April 4, he remembers the messages received from Cole’s classmates. “Just so guilt-ridden,” Fuller said. “We all knew something […]
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Square Fest in East Troy
East Troy’s First Fridays event series continues with Square Fest from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St. The event will feature live music on the Square and in surrounding businesses, food vendors, kids crafts and East Troy’s First Fridays […]
Two girls killed, three people injured in crash with semi truck
Two girls, 7 and 14, were killed and three members of their families were injured Thursday evening when the SUV they were riding in collided with a semitrailer truck on Highway 12 in Whitewater. According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, the deceased are Kaylinn Wilken, 14, of Waterford, and […]
Discussion continues on potential City Hall sites
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent During its Committee of the Whole meeting last week, the City of Elkhorn Common Council selected three sites for an in-depth analysis of their potential for use as a location for the new City Hall. Bill Henry and Dan Kehoe of Kehoe-Henry and Associates – the […]
Land use, long-range planning discussed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Municipal officials across the state ventured to Whitewater recently to hear an expert speak about such issues as land use designations, preparing for the future and staying in compliance of state laws. The Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission hosted the workshop July 18. Attendees included […]
Village approves outside storage ordinance
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Village of Darien board approved amending its ordinance regulating outside storage of things like recreational vehicles in the village last week. The board originally approved an ordinance regulating junked and recreational vehicles in May in response to resident complaints. The updated ordinance approved July […]
Special stop
Members of the Elkhorn Police Department host a fundraiser Saturday at the Brat Hut outside Frank’s Piggly Wiggly. Hungry guests wait in line for lunch. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser go toward the police department’s scholarship fund, which supports local students pursuing law enforcement schooling. See more photos […]
Council approves first step in Tower Park redesign
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved awarding Batterman/Angus Young the contract to design and engineer proposed improvements to Tower Park in downtown last week. No timeline for implementing the improvements was discussed. The city adopted a comprehensive parks improvement plan in late 2017 for Tower and […]
Making a statement
Dozens of Whitewater residents participate in Lights for Liberty at Cravath Lakefront Park on July 12. The event was a vigil to end human concentration camps. See more photos from the event in the July 25 Whitewater Register. (Tom Ganser photo)
Fontana Library offers upcoming programs
Topics are Knitting 101 and using garden foods in slow cookers Whether it’s leaning to knit or getting ideas on how to use summer garden foods in the slow cooker, the Fontana Public Library has it covered with upcoming programs. Knitting 101, a knitting class for beginners, will be held […]
