St Peter’s robotics team takes on new challenge The St Peter’s School robotics team has a new challenge and focus for the FIRST LEGO League 2015 season. The middle school robotics team has accepted the challenge to participate in Trash Trek. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) […]
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Groundbreaking ends five-year saga
Start of construction will put new finish on contentious era By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District broke ground for the additions and renovations at the high school Friday evening, officially bringing an end to the sometimes contentious process of getting the district’s facility needs referendum passed […]
Plans ready for Tasch Park
Park to include two ball fields, playground equipment By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services Utilities took its first look at plans for Elkhorn’s Tasch Park. City Engineer Paul Vanhenkelum said the plans include two small baseball fields and a play ground area. The two ball fields […]
Library to gain memorial garden
Walworth Memorial Library named as newest recipient of Lowe’s Hero Program Walworth Memorial Library is in the process of gaining a new memorial garden on the west side of the building thanks to an award from Lowe’s. The library is the newest recipient of the Lowe’s Hero Program and as […]
Officials predict property tax increase
Water rates, storm water utility also expected to rise By Dave Fidlin Correspondent City of Whitewater residents could see a 1.5-percent increase in the municipal portion of their property tax bills as part of a proposal linked to the municipal 2016 budget that was unveiled recently. At a Common Council […]
Covenant Harbor burns
The Carriage House at Covenant Harbor Bible Camp sustained extensive interior damage from an Oct. 4 fire, according to the Lake Geneva Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to the camp, 1724 W. Main St., at about 12:10 p.m. Oct. 4 and discovered a well-involved fire in the unoccupied Carriage House, […]
Test results show some groups of students above average, others below
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delavan-Darien School District staff presented the school board Monday with test results that showed some groups of students scoring above average and others below. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Deborah Erdmann and Director of Pupil Services and Special Education Sara Halberg made the presentation. The […]
Harlem hoops
D’onte Woods, of the Harlem Ambassadors, takes a shot at Delavan-Darien High School on Monday. Brittany Dorsey, of the Harlem Ambassadors, shows her moves during Monday’s event at D-DHS. The Harlem Ambassadors perform Harlem-style comedy basketball featuring high-flying slam […]
Free pottery-making demo Sunday
Historical Society to host event at the Whitewater Depot The Whitewater Historical Society will host a pottery-making demonstration, and exhibit the artwork of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater professor and sculptural artist Jared Janovec Sunday. The event is free and open to the public. Janovec produces ceramic and mixed media compositions and […]
Color Run fun
Kathleen Ashley (on left) and Keely Babcock, students at Whitewater Middle School take part in the Color Run/Walk event at the school Oct. 2. The event was part of the celebration in the election of class presidents for student council. (Tom Ganser photo)
