By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The City of Whitewater’s aging wastewater treatment facility is in the midst of a major overhaul, and several small-scale twists and turns have taken place since the heavy lifting got underway last year. Tim Reel, wastewater utility superintendent, came before the Common Council on March 7 […]
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Open Arms Free Clinic receives grant
Elkhorn Fund supports clinic, which serves county residents Open Arms Free Clinic recently announced it received a grant from the Elkhorn Community Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. to support technology capital. The clinic is located in Elkhorn, the county seat for Walworth County. More […]
A golden moment
Shared 100th birthday worthy of a special celebration By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Florence Proctor and Emma Baehr celebrated their 100th birthdays on March 16, at Golden Years in Walworth and were treated to a special celebration in honor of their big day. The birthday celebration at Golden Years featured cake, […]
Wisconsin Rural Women to kick off initiative
Rural women in the second half of life face different issues than their urban sisters. Studies show that rural women in general at times feel isolated and without the resources needed to stay healthy both physically and mentally. Wisconsin Rural Women’s Initiative recently received a grant from the Helen Daniel […]
Township police chief urges homeowners to be vigilant
Burglars tend to target homes where it appears no one is home, as well as vacant homes that are for sale or under foreclosure. It is important that citizens take preventive measures by being proactive to avoid becoming a victim of a burglary. Giving the impression that someone is home […]
Learn about spring migration birds
Wayne Rohde, an expert birder and past board member of the Lakeland Audubon Society, will present a program next week on warblers and other spring migratory birds. Rohde’s focus will be on wood warblers, how to find and identify them, by sight and by song. He will also share a […]
WMS teacher Schimming named Herb Kohl Teacher Fellow
By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer When John Schimming received a letter from the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation earlier this month, he was a bundle of nerves “I saw where it was from. I was kind of nervous. Fortunately, my wife was driving at the time after we picked up the […]
Rest stop
Sand hill cranes take a break from their migration flight north near a cornfield and Whitewater Creek south of Whitewater recently. (Bob Mischka photo)
Child porn traced to East Troy home
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer An initial appearance was adjourned until March 24 for a Town of East Troy man charged with having child pornography and marijuana. Bret A. Strong, 53, was charged March 17 in Walworth County Circuit Court with possession of child pornography and delivering marijuana. According to […]
WBHS Drama Club to perform this weekend
‘And Then There Were None’ student-run and directed By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The Williams Bay High School Drama Club, which is student-run and student-directed, will bring the play “And Then There Were None” to the stage tonight and Saturday. The play, by Agatha Christie, is co-directed by Sophie Gumble, club […]
