A Joey Halbur mini fan enjoys the music at the July 6 Family Fun Night at East Troy Village Square Park. The First Friday events was sponsored by the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and featured live music and activities for kids and families. First Fridays run in conjunction […]
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This week in the East Troy News…
The Village of East Troy Plan Commission paved the way for a couple of new businesses in the village at Monday night’s meeting. Read about the commission’s approvals and recommendations to the Village Board about the Kwik Trip and Schmitz Ready Mix proposals. Elkhorn’s annual Ribfest is this weekend, read […]
Setting it straight
The incorrect dates were listed in this week’s issue (July 12) of the Whitewater Register for the high school production of “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” The Whitewater High School play opened July 12, but the final two shows are at 7 p.m. July 13 and 2 p.m. July 14.
Area schools receive safety grants
Seven area school districts are among 147 schools awarded grants through the Wisconsin Department of Justice School Safety Grant program, administered by DOJ’s Office of School Safety. Combined, the 147 schools and school districts will receive $10,253,487, which will be spent on building safety improvements, as well as training for […]
Art show to benefit Relay For Life
An art show will be held in conjunction with the Relay for Life of Walworth County event and all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. The show, “A Day in Monet’s Giverny, France,” is being hosted by impressionist artist Weston J. Courier at Maxwell Mansion, 421 Baker […]
A date with the wrecking ball?
Village deems blighted home ‘uninhabitable,’ after police chief raises concerns By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A rapidly deteriorating home in a highly visible area in the Village of East Troy could soon have a date with the wrecking ball, based on a directive village officials handed down this week. Police Chief […]
Man charged with raping girlfriend set to appear
A status conference is scheduled for Aug. 3 for a Madison man charged with raping his girlfriend at gunpoint in Whitewater. Richard D. Oberst, 33, was charged April 11 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts of first-degree sexual assault with lifetime supervision of serious sex offenders; possession of […]
Man to appear in case of assaulting daughter
A motion hearing is scheduled for July 23 for an Indiana man charged with sexually assaulting his daughter in Walworth County when she was 9 to 11 years old. The man, 35, of Crawfordsville, Ind., was charged Dec. 28 in Walworth County Circuit Court with first-degree sexual assault, having contact […]
Mike Stone Trio to perform at library
At 3 p.m. July 20, the Mike Stone Trio will perform jazz and swing music in the Lake Geneva Public Library’s foyer during the ongoing Music in the Library series. People of all ages are invited to enjoy music while they browse the library’s collection, sip beverages and enjoy the […]
Continuing Fairhaven’s legacy, vision
Prairie Village community center set to open in summer 2019 By Tom Ganser Correspondent An audience of more than 40 braved sultry afternoon conditions June 27 to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Prairie Village Community Center. Prairie Village is a project of Fairhaven Senior Services. The community is designed […]
