New musical ensemble formed at high school through collaboration with elementary school, group hopes to continue with own set in the future By Kellen Olshefski Editor A new music ensemble from Elkhorn Area High School debuted itself this holiday season, performing at not only the school’s holiday concert, but also […]
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A heart for those who served
Local teen spends free time volunteering with veterans By Tracy Ouellette Editor Fifteen-year-old Jessica Ullberg, of East Troy, has been volunteering at Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee for about two years, since the moment she was old enough to do so. “My mom works there and I heard about […]
Committee discussing beekeeping
Committee looks to further investigate possibility of allowing beekeeping in the city By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee continued discussion regarding an ordinance that would allow and regulate beekeeping within city limits at its meeting last Thursday. Looking at several drafts of ordinances from […]
Treatment plant upgrade to top $20 million
Officials expected to act on user rate impact at Jan. 19 council meeting By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a year marked with study, debate and analysis, Whitewater officials are entering 2016 with a plan in motion to allocate $20.7 million toward upgrading the city’s wastewater treatment facility. After a spirited […]
Gas station canopy topples during storm
Delavan firefighters stand by Monday afternoon as emergency crews assess the damage caused by the toppling of the canopy at the Citgo gas station on Highway 11 at Wright Street in Delavan. A witness said at least one car was damaged with its front end crushed under the canopy. […]
Town to add pier at Community Park
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan will add a new wood pier at Community Park for the coming summer. The cost of the pier is estimated to be $24,786, $24,000 of which will be covered by unallocated funds from the 2015 budget. Supervisor Chris Marsicano said the […]
City accepts bid for fire department project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A portion of the basement in Whitewater’s municipal building has been repurposed to accommodate volunteers of the city’s fire and rescue department as part of a spending plan adopted recently by officials. The Common Council on Dec. 15 voted to accept a $23,466 bid submitted by […]
Citizens speak on alcohol ordinance
Committee reviewing language of city’s current ordinances regarding sale of alcohol By Kellen Olshefski Editor Owners and managers of Elkhorn establishments showed up again Dec. 17 when the City of Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee continued discussions on the city’s ordinances relating to the sale of liquor, beer and hard […]
Village Board adopts mission statement
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board approved a mission statement for the village at Monday night’s meeting. The statement, reads: “To insure the prosperity and safety of all residents and businesses in our community. We will accomplish our mission utilizing sound fiscal management and fair and compassionate […]
Walworth exploring truck route
Newly formed committee looks to further delve into idea, get answers and costs By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Village of Walworth Plan Commission opted in favor of pulling together an ad hoc committee to help Trustee Tom Connelly Jr. pull together more on the possibility of an alternate route for […]
