The former Stop N’ Go gas station and convenience store on Beloit Street in Delavan is in the process of becoming a Kwik Trip, which acquired numerous Stop N’ Go stores in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. This will be the second Kwik Trip in Delavan; the first is on Wright […]
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Elkhorn Council to address drones
New ordinance would take safety, privacy into account By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council plans to look at – and potentially vote on – enacting a new ordinance that would apply to the use of unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly referred to as drones, within city limits […]
Area Easter egg hunt goes to the dogs
Dozens of dogs hit the Duck Pond Recreation Area for a doggie egg hunt The doggie egg hunt organized by Big Foot Recreation District Program Coordinator Briana Sindahl brought in about 40 dogs, according to organizers, who indicated the event had slightly more pre-registered for the event. Dogs scouring the […]
Whitewater council snuffs out smoking
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After multiple reviews and robust discussion in the first quarter of this year, Whitewater officials have moved forward on a plan to enact smoking and vaping prohibitions in some of the city-run parks. At a meeting April 8, the Common Council, on a 6-1 vote, approved […]
Enchanted evening
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, […]
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 […]
