There have been 35 confirmed and probable cases of whooping cough, also called pertussis, in East Troy High School and Middle School since November, according to a press release from the Walworth County Department of Health and Humans Services. Health officials expect to identify more cases as the investigation continues […]
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The smile is free
Joshua LeBaron, 8, hands out a free smile Nov. 27 while selling Christmas wreaths for the fundraiser for Cub Scout Pack 237 out of Williams Bay. LeBaron, who braved the cold, damp day with his parents, was set up in the parking lot at Williams Bay High School. (Heather Ruenz […]
Santa Parade Train comes to town
Annual event kicks off holiday season with style The East Troy Electric Railroad’s Santa Parade Train will make its annual journey into downtown East Troy on Saturday. There will be plenty of additional holiday activity at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St., from 5:30 to 8 p.m., including […]
Local law firm recognized
Sweet & Maier named in newest edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers Elkhorn attorneys John L. Maier, Jr., President of Sweet & Maier, S.C., Christina Green, and Rob Van Scoyoc recently announced that Sweet & Maier, S.C. Law Firm was recognized in the 2017 Edition of U.S. News – […]
City nulls contract with security services vendor
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although some specifics were not shared, two head staffers within Whitewater City Hall made it clear they desired to seek out a new security vendor. Matt Amundson, the city’s recently departed parks and recreation director, came before the Common Council on Nov. 15 amid his final […]
Program honors World War II veterans
Area veterans and their families filled the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center on Nov. 13 for a program honoring World War II veterans, presented by David Saalsaa. In addition to sharing 12 poignant stories about local veterans, Saalsaa also had various uniforms from the era on display. Saalsaa, owner […]
Elkhorn Fund awards nearly $13K in grants
In celebration of nine years of building local philanthropy, the Elkhorn Fund recently awarded grants totaling $12,850 recently. Recipients of the grants are: – Elkhorn Area School District, $650 each to: 1st Annual EASD Maker Faire & STEM Club; OAE Hearing Screener; Science Saturday, and; Spot Vision Screener – Elkhorn […]
Officials dig into Clay Street reconstruction
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It’s more than three years off into the horizon, but planning for an extensive overhaul of portions of Clay Street is already underway within the City of Whitewater. The Common Council on Nov. 15 approved a document known as a task order that sets in motion […]
Happy hunter
Braden Berge, 13, of Elkhorn, is all smiles and “thankful for family traditions” after shooting this 10-point buck Nov. 20 while on a hunting trip in Pigeon Falls with his dad, Adam Berge, and grandfather, Harian Berge. The buck has a 19-inch spread and was taken by […]
Volunteers needed for statewide presidential recount
Walworth County Clerk Kimberly Bushey is seeking volunteers to serve as tabulators at the upcoming statewide presidential recount. A tabulator counts ballots under the direction of the County Clerk and Board of Canvassers. Tabulators must be 18 years old. Those interested should email their name, address, telephone number and email […]
