By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater Unified officials have given a green light to a pair of capital spending plans that will benefit two of the district’s elementary schools. The WUSD School Board on Oct. 22 voted to award Pewaukee-based Century Fence Company a $7,353 contract to replace a chain-link fence […]
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Only (cooked) turkeys allowed
Christian Lutheran Church, Sharon, hosted its annual Turkey Dinner Nov. 3, an event they’ve put on for 40 years that draws more than 600 people. Proceeds support the WELCA supplies and mission trips. At the dinner, Kaylie Ruosch, Brandon Hardt and Dani Lawler work together to clean and reset […]
Council looks to fill vacancy left by alderman’s deployment
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council is looking to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Alderman Chris Phillips at its Nov. 20 meeting. Phillips resigned effective Oct. 5. Phillips has served on the council since April 2013. His term was set to expire in April. […]
Warhawks homecoming
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater celebrated its homecoming week Oct. 15-20 and featured the Warhawks’ big 44-7 victory over UW-River Falls. Another highlight was the annual parade, with the color guard shown leading the UW-W Marching Band down the parade route on the morning of Oct. 20. (Bob Mischka photo)
Holiday Care Program gears up
The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking donations of new toys and new clothing for children, gift cards to local retail stores for teenagers and money to purchase food gift certificates for families during the holiday season. The Holiday Care Program provides assistance to families, seniors […]
WHS Players to present ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater High School Players open the 2018-19 season with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Performances are Nov. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk awards for best book, […]
Elkhorn Council opts to push TID project forward
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent While underground utilities have delayed work on O’Connor Drive and East Commerce Court, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 Monday in favor of pushing forward on the project and complete as much as possible this fall, despite increased costs. City Engineer Greg Calhoun said […]
Voters say yes to WUSD again
By Todd Mishler Copy Editor Residents of the Whitewater Unified School District spoke Tuesday night — and loudly. Voters approved an operational referendum by a 3,679 to 2,084 margin, or nearly 64 percent support from taxpayers in the nine precincts in Walworth County. It was approved by 54 percent in […]
Stirring it up
Stir It Up, a fundraiser that supports a variety of causes including VIP Services, the New Beginnings domestic violence shelter build campaign, Lakeland Animal Shelter and area high school music programs was held Nov. 4 at Elkhorn Area High School. Among the school groups to perform was the Big Foot […]
Delavan-Darien referendum passes
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent and Vicky Wedig Editor A referendum to exceed operating costs in the Delavan-Darien School District passed Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. Vote totals on a question to allow the district to exceed revenue limits by $2.8 million for four years are: ✔Yes 3,711 […]
