By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The City of Whitewater’s long-held Nov. 1 start to winter parking restrictions will continue this season, based on a recent decision from officials. At a meeting Oct. 15, the Common Council discussed a proposal to shift the restrictions and instead start them Dec. 1. Councilmember Brian […]
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Car vs. motorcycle crash kills firefighter
A crash at the entrance of Alpine Valley on Townline Road ended in the death of a City of Racine and Raymond firefighter. Maxwell J. Bayer, 31, was identified in a news release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department Friday, following the crash, which occurred on Oct. 10 at about […]
Elkhorn teacher earns Harbor Freight $50,000 prize
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Walking into the gymnasium at Elkhorn Area High School Oct. 8, teacher Austin Thorson was at a loss for words. Tears streaming down his face, with various media outlets recording his reaction, Thorson was treated to a pep rally in honor of earning a prestigious prize. […]
Oktoberfest features a day full of fall fun
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the 19th year, on the 19th of October, a little bit of Germany will come to Elkhorn. The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce will play host to Oktoberfest Saturday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. at the downtown Veterans Park. Sponsored by Edge Broadband, Mercyhealth, Lyle’s […]
Take a ‘Halloween Brew Walk’ Saturday
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Delavan will get a little spooky Saturday, as the Delavan Historic Foundation Halloween Brew Walk takes place. For a cost of between $15 and $60, participants get a swag bag and the chance to stroll and try 14 different tasting locations. With the […]
City officials review traffic near Aldi
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Whitewater’s years-long pursuit of a dedicated grocer within the city limits has sparked a new talking point – traffic congestion and pedestrian-friendly accommodations in close proximity to the new retailer. Aldi, 1380 W. Main St., officially opened its doors Sept. 19, in close proximity to […]
East Troy band teacher faces additional accusations
Another former East Troy Middle School band student has come forward with allegations that she was sexually assaulted by the former band teacher, joining five other women with similar claims. John C. Rash, 46, of Elkhorn is charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child younger than 16, a Class […]
EASD seeking referendum approval
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Elkhorn voters will notice an operational referendum for the Elkhorn Area School District on their ballots as they head to the polls this November. Approved by the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education on July 22, the referendum will be worded as such: Shall the […]
Log fire turns major in Delavan
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor What started as a fire in a pile of logs at Gifford Tree Service turned into a multi-alarm blaze Saturday on the edge of the City of Delavan. It was one of three major fires over the weekend in the area, including a field fire in […]
County begins process of ironing out budget
By Susan Steele Correspondent Walworth County Administrator Mark Luberda introduced the 2025 Walworth County budget Sept. 10 at a Committee of the Whole meeting of the County Board of Supervisors. Luberda said fiscal stability and operational sustainability goals were consistent with what he referred to as “local governments, including Walworth […]
