By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a recent robust discussion, members of a Whitewater economic development panel agreed to provide financial resources for year two of a pilot marketing project aimed at spreading the city’s attributes to a broader region. The Community Development Authority’s board of directors on May 23 voted […]
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Sounds of spring
Elkhorn Area High School musicians perform in the recent spring concert at the school. The annual concert features a variety of groups and musical pieces for family, friends and members of the community. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Spring concert stars
Fontana Elementary School’s concert choir, composed of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, prepares to perform under the direction of Nick Stolfe at the school’s 2019 spring concert May 16. See more photos in the June 7 Times/Reporter. (Vicky Wedig photo)
Elkhorn Council approves slew of alcohol licenses
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council approved a slew of alcohol licenses at its meeting last Monday night, the most notable of which included licenses for the Holiday Affair Craft Show and Plaza Mexico de Elkhorn, both to be held at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. The […]
Delavan working toward razing two houses
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan is working toward razing two houses, one due to its condition and the other to make way for a future expansion of Aram Public Library. The Common Council awarded a contract to Odling Construction of Delavan in an amount not to […]
Take Dad on a train ride
Father’s Day dinner train kicks off series of elegant dining events The East Troy Railroad is offering a Father’s Day dinner train Saturday, June 15. The table will be elegantly set with linen tablecloths and China and guests will have a choice of a bacon-wrapped filet or blackened salmon for […]
Saying goodbye
Marie Koch served for almost seven years as Executive Director of Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce and Discover Whitewater. A retirement party was held in her honor at Willow Brook County Club on May 22. Koch wears her retirement crown proudly while chatting with Chris Clapper, director of the Elkhorn […]
Walworth County to host Alice in Dairyland finals
Walworth County will host the 73rd annual Alice in Dairyland Finals events in May 2020. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Brad Pfaff made the announcement May 11 during the finale event for the selection of the 72nd Alice in Dairyland in Green County. Walworth County is […]
What a celebration
At Big Foot High School’s commencement Sunday, Ansley Carpenter and Katie Chalchoff laugh as they, along with the other Class of 2019 graduates, are doused in confetti and Silly String. See more photos from the event in the June 7 Times/Reporter. (Courtesy BFHS Yearbook Staff)
Class of 2019 recognized for accomplishments
Graduation is Sunday afternoon The East Troy High School Class of 2019 will walk the stage at 1 p.m. on Sunday, at East Troy High School, 3128 Graydon Ave. The high school hosted its annual Senior Awards on May 19. Graduating seniors were recognized for their achievements and awarded scholarships […]
