Elkhorn Area High School’s 2021 prom, themed Enchanted Forest, was held April 10. The grand march, dancing and food trucks were at the school, followed by post prom at Timber Ridge in Lake Geneva. The prom court included, from the left: (front row) Madeline Stoltz, Reagan Spaid, Nastasia (Asia) Peterson, […]
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UW-Whitewater names new provost
Chancellor Dwight C. Watson recently announced the appointment of John Chenoweth as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. “I am so glad that Dr. John Chenoweth has agreed to serve as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW-Whitewater. Over the […]
Crash results in multiple injuries
On Sunday afternoon, a two-vehicle crash at Highway 89 and Highway A resulted in three people being injured. Delavan Fire and Emergency Medical Services crews, along with two nurses from the Delavan Fire Department, used the Jaws of Life to extricate one patient from a vehicle, according to Delavan Fire […]
City of Elkhorn, ski team look to make waves
Partnership would increase lake access, number of shows By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn is working on a partnership with the Southern Wakes United ski team that will provide the team with increased access to Babe Mann Park for practice and shows, and aims to bring more business […]
WUSD officials amend calendar
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The final day of classes for students in the Whitewater Unified School District is being extended slightly in anticipation of teachers receiving their second doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. The plan in motion includes the cancellation of school Wednesday, April 14, and tacking the missed instructional […]
Warm weather makes egg hunting a breeze
Sunny skies and favorable weather brought a pleasant experience for many families participating in the annual Duck Pond Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Big Foot Recreation District. The Big Foot Recreation District, which unveiled a new Easter Bunny in 2021, held the event on Saturday, April 3 and included […]
Rotary Club honors students
Sarah Hoekstra, daughter of Margaret and Robert Hoekstra, and Payton McCann, son of Kristyn Krohn and Josh McCann were recently honored as the Delavan Rotary Club students for the month of March 2021. Hoekstra participates in FFA and softball and is a member of the National Honor Society. Her volunteer […]
Service in the sun
First United Methodist Church of Whitewater held its Easter Sunday worship outdoors in the parking lot. It was the first time for an in-person service in nearly 400 days. Pastor Susan Bresser leads the service. See more photos in the April 8 Whitewater Register. (Tom Ganser photo)
County launches embedded crisis liaison program
For individuals suffering from mental health crises, interactions with police and the criminal justice system are upsetting and have lasting effects. Law enforcement officers responding to mental health and substance abuse-related service calls have few good choices. Simply put, holistically addressing mental health crises requires long-term solutions and a specialized […]
Sunny (side up) egg hunt
At the Easter Egg Hunt in Delavan held last Saturday at Phoenix Park, the Easter Bunny, shown with police officers Devin Quinn and Brian Mair, brought ideal weather for hunting eggs. The chamber-led event was sponsored by several local businesses including Andes Candies, Culvers, Delavan Lakes Veterinary Clinic, Dousman Transport […]
