In the grand finale to the 2015 season, members of the Whitewater High School Marching Band show off their pink while performing a concert Oct. 21 to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, whose mission is to “save lives and end breast cancer forever by […]
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UW-W to present annual Gala Saturday
Gorgeous music will fill the air on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. as the UW-Whitewater Music Department presents its annual Gala Holiday Concert in Young Auditorium. This holiday tradition is filled with joyous sounds from nearly every ensemble and takes place throughout the facility in the lobby, terrace, and […]
Christmas parade set for Dec. 5
Annual parade reaches 34th year By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 34th annual Elkhorn Christmas Card Town Parade, to be held in downtown Elkhorn on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m. Chris Clapper, executive director of the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, […]
Downtown Whitewater director honored by city
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A civic leader who played a pivotal role in revitalizing Whitewater’s downtown commercial corridor was honored recently for her contributions as she winds down her eight-year career in the community. At a Common Council meeting Nov. 17, City Manager Cameron Clapper read a proclamation honoring Tammy […]
See ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Michael Fields
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute will present the Walking the dog Theater production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. The East Troy performance is part of a tour that includes communities in New York, Wisconsin and Connecticut in December and several cities in China […]
League announces student video contest winners
The League of Women Voters Whitewater-Area, in partnership with the Kiwanis Breakfast Club, announced Tuesday the top three winners of its Whitewater High School student video contest on voter registration, photo ID, and the importance of voting. Students were challenged to create a 3-minute educational and inspirational video on voting […]
Group aims to start trap club at high school
By Kellen Olshefski Editor A group of parents has banded together to work with the Elkhorn Area School District in hopes of bringing together a competitive shooting club for students at Elkhorn Area High School. Elkhorn Area School District Athletic Director Dan Kiel said during the Elkhorn Area School District […]
A place to lay their heads
Remodel to provide emergency personnel with sleeping quarters By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The City of Whitewater’s strengthened relationship with the long-independent fire and rescue department will soon have a tangible effect. The Common Council on Nov. 17 approved conceptual plans to remodel a portion of the existing municipal building to accommodate […]
Lions Club invests in vision program
Williams Bay club alone donates $25,000 to county’s free clinic The Lions Club of Williams Bay recently put forth a four-year President Pledge of $25,000 to support Open Arms Free Clinic in developing a vision program as part of its comprehensive care approach to caring for the low income and […]
School Board finalizes borrowing
Sale of $10 million promissory note marks final stage of borrowing for capital projects By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education voted in favor of a resolution Nov. 23 awarding the sale of a $10 million promissory note, the final stage of borrowing approved by […]
