Friends of the White River Park to sponsor hike on newly accessible section of property this weekend By Kellen Olshefski Editor The recent completion of two new bridges at Walworth County’s White River County Park has opened up a whole new section of the park to visitors. The park, found […]
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City mulls over Tasch Park options
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The topic of Tasch Park made its way back to the table as the only item on the agenda at the Feb. 25 meeting of the City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee. While the council had previously approved plans to refurbish the park with […]
An ice party gone wild
A group of men take each other on in a spirited game of hockey at last Saturday’s annual Ice Party Gone Wild fundraiser for the Fontana Fire and Rescue Department. For $20, attendees had access to an unending supply of brats and beer, a live auction, raffles and plenty of […]
Referendum financing set
High School principal announces retirement By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District Board of Education approved the final financing phase for the facility needs referendum building and renovation projects at Monday night’s meeting and was told by the Moody’s managing director Brian Brewer the additional cost to […]
Role of VIP Services might change under new federal rule
Government looks to better integrate people with disabilities into the community By Vicky Wedig Editor When Cindy Simonsen walks through the halls of VIP Services, she’s stopped frequently – to oblige a request for a hug from a member of the center’s day services program or to listen to a […]
Meaningful words of wisdom
This display of hands, created by Lakeview Elementary School students, features words that were important to Martin Luther King, Jr. Words students wrote on the hands include: peace, hope, love, freedom, justice, dream, happy, kindness and equality. Emily Calcaterra, a school counselor in the Whitewater Unified School District, led the […]
Eagle FD’s new vehicle now in service
Association president says community’s support vital to purchase By Heather Ruenz Editor The support of the community was essential in the purchase of a new Utility Terrain Vehicle, according to Dave Rockteacher, president of the Eagle Fire Department Members Association and 45-plus year member of the department. “We saved for […]
East Troy Manor completes renovations
Facility to celebrate with open house Jan. 29 After seven months of renovations, East Troy Manor recently announced the completion of their facility redesign and the new addition to the building. The public is invited to an open house from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, to […]
Helping out the kids at risk
School District to offer Family Connections sessions By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District pupil services team will host several Family Connections sessions to offer parents/caregivers information and resources on a variety of mental health issues facing students. Mental health is a hot-button issue throughout the world, […]
City to contract with J&M Displays for fireworks
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted Jan. 18 in favor of a one-year contract with J&M Displays, Inc., to provide fireworks services for the city’s annual July 4 celebrations. While the city had previously been working with Bartolotta Fireworks, who provided the city with a […]
