Williams Bay hopes to finalize sale of old elementary school By Kellen Olshefski Editor Williams Bay School District Superintendent Wayne Anderson said last week the district has a potential buyer for Williams Bay Elementary School, a tally mark in the pro column for everyone. Anderson said while the sale hasn’t […]
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Girls struggle offensively against Turner
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There isn’t any secret that the Big Foot girls basketball team wants to play fast on both sides of the court. Visiting Turner knew that fact coming into last week’s Rock Valley Conference contest – and the Trojans did their best to stop the Chiefs in […]
Jury trial set for shooter facing drug charges
By Kellen Olshefski Editor A 23-year-old Janesville man originally arrested for allegedly shooting a 19-year-old Elkhorn man in June is set to appear for a jury trial on Feb. 1 and 2 in Walworth County Circuit Court for two drug charges. Bradley Kochell, previously of 123 W. Hidden Trail, #204, […]
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Police lieutenant accused of beating woman
A City of Delavan police lieutenant has been accused of beating and strangling a woman at his home Saturday. Lt. Todd Wiese was arrested later that day, booked and subsequently released from the Waukesha County Jail, according to a news release issued jointly Wednesday by City of Delavan Police Department […]
Three School Board seats up for election
Officials at the East Troy Community School District want to remind residents there are three open School Board seats on the ballot for the Spring General Election on April 5, 2016. The terms of office for the School Board members will begin on April 25, 2016. The two candidates with […]
Spreading Christmas cheer
Dorothy McVeigh works on crafts alongside students from Tibbets Elementary School Dec. 18 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. About 25 students went to the facility to work on crafts and sing songs with residents. (Kellen Olshefski photo)
Holiday lunch fun
Dan Sable (above from the left), Sharron McCarthy and Mark Dorn, along with Tom and Barb Dosemagen (right) enjoy the Whitewater Seniors in the Park holiday lunch Dec. 9. The event, in addition to lunch served to more than 60 people, included musical entertainment by the Rock Prairie Dulcimers, caroling […]
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Project-based learning engages kids a new level By Tracy Ouellette Editor Prairie View Elementary School’s project-based learning teacher Melissa Deutsch gave a presentation on what the program is and what the district wants it to be at the Dec. 14 meeting of the East Troy School Board. Project-based learning is […]
Officials adopt 2016 salary schedule
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a new year on the horizon, and a minted 2016 municipal budget in place, Whitewater officials have adopted a 2016 salary schedule for all municipal employees. The Common Council on Dec. 1 gave a stamp of approval to a resolution that sets the stage for […]
