By Tracy Ouellette Editor Five vehicles were damaged in a suspicious fire that broke out early Sunday morning at Main Street Motors in East Troy. Village of East Troy Deputy Police Chief Jeremy Swendrowski said arson is suspected in the fire that began in a truck behind the car dealership. […]
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Milwaukee Ballet in East Troy Friday
Chamber hosts First Friday events on the square this summer The Milwaukee Ballet will be in East Troy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3, as part of East Troy’s new First Friday series. “First Fridays are an exciting way to celebrate everything our town has to offer and reconnect […]
Sheriff’s Department clarifies how fatal crash occurred
By Vicky Wedig Editor The Walworth County Sheriff’s Department released new information Thursday that clarified how a crash occurred that killed four people Saturday in the Town of Sharon. Initially, deputies believed a 2011 pick-up truck occupied by the Venegas family of Delavan, three of whom were killed, failed to […]
Delavan family killed in Sharon crash
Four people – including three members of a Delavan family – were killed in a three-vehicle crash in the Town of Sharon. The crash occurred at about 11:45 a.m. Saturday at County Highway K and Town Hall Road and involved a semi, a pick-up truck and a sport utility […]
Town approves canoe and kayak business
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Town Board approved an agreement May 17 that will allow Lakeside Bait and Tackle to rent canoes and kayaks to customers at Community Park. Tackle shop owner John Mikrut proposed the plan to the town saying in a letter to the Park and […]
Never forget
The Color Guard of American Legion Post 173 (top) leads the Memorial Day parade that included members of the Whitewater High School marching band (above.) Following the parade, Brigadier General Charles Scharine, U.S. Army (Ret.) served as the guest speaker at a ceremony and in closing, expressed the hope and […]
K9 run/walk Saturday in Whitewater
The Whitewater Police Department will host the 4th Annual Whitewater K9 5K/10K run/walk on Saturday, June 4, an event that allows participants to run/walk with their dog (must be on a leash.) The race will start at the Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., in Whitewater. Registration will be […]
CDA aims to replenish capital catalyst fund
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After receiving a recent infusion of $75,000 into their budget from a tax-incremental financing district, officials within Whitewater’s Community Development Authority are looking to replenish their capital catalyst fund. The state-run Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation distributes grants to qualifying communities for the capital catalyst program. Funding […]
Show to feature artists from throughout state
Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center to host show, workshop The Wisconsin Regional Artists Association will sponsor the Wisconsin Regional Art Program exhibit June 5 through June 25 at the Cultural Arts Center in Whitewater. The exhibit will feature the work of artists from Wisconsin in a variety of media including 3-D […]
Officials take first step to sell lot for development
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Hoping to harness future development opportunities in the not-too-distant future, Whitewater officials are backing a plan to sell a city-owned lot within the Whitewater University Technology Park for future development. The Common Council on May 14 gave City Planner Chris Munz-Pritchard and other municipal staffers the […]
