Parent volunteer Sondra Gesselle (left) helps Leah Topp and Aubri Waswo search for items, such as stones, nuts, bark and shells, for their gardens during a recent summer school class at Walworth Grade School. The fairy garden class was taught by Cathy Boldger. During the class, students were told stories […]
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Work begins on Highway 67 in Elkhorn
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation began work Monday on a traffic signal installation project at the interchange of Interstate 43 and Highway 67 in Elkhorn. The project will enhance safety by installing traffic signals where they do not exist and update lighting and signs, according to the DOT. The contractor, […]
City looks to improve on current street projects
Committee votes in favor of additional $65,000 for better curb and gutter repair By Kellen Olshefski Editor Elkhorn’s Finance and Judicial Committee voted in favor of allocating an additional $65,000 to 2015 street improvement projects to increase the amount of scheduled curb and gutter repairs on four city streets. City […]
Software development company eyes Whitewater
City’s protection a priority in CDA’s grants to firm By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An unnamed medical software development company could be the recipient of more than $100,000 in grant and loan dollars if it locates within Whitewater. After discussing a series of items in closed session, the city’s Community Development […]
Two-county library system approved
Decrease in cost, increase in resources expected as a result Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, Jefferson and Waukesha counties will join together in a new library system that will provide improved library services to citizens of the two counties, according to a press release sent out last week. Currently, the 16 […]
Board to continue advocacy of district
Engagement with community remains a priority By Chris Bennett Correspondent A significant goal of the Whitewater Unified School District board in the upcoming academic year is staying engaged with the community and advocating for the district on a policy and legislative level. The board decided as much at the July […]
Terra Yard gains approval from council
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of an ordinance to rezone a piece of property off of Highway 67 for use by a landscaping company. The council voted 5-1 in favor of the ordinance, with Alderman Michael Kluck casting the dissenting vote. The […]
Into the blue
Local skydiving team wins national championship By Tracy Ouellette Editor Local-based skydiving team Slotswitch won gold in two-way canopy formation skydiving at the U.S. Parachute Association National Parachuting Championships that concluded June 25 at Skydive Paraclete XP in Raeford, N.C. The team operates out of Skydive Milwaukee in East Troy […]
Corks & Canvas event Monday
Fin & Hooves, located at the Whitewater Country Club, will host a Corks & Canvas paint night at 6 p.m., Monday, July 13. Host Kristen Monday will assist attendees in painting a gorgeous canvas over the course of the evening. In addition to going home with a painting, attendees will […]
Council appoints alderman
Bruce Lechner to represent citizens in city’s third district By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of appointing Bruce Lechner to fill the vacant District 3 aldermanic seat on the council. The seat has been vacant since former District 3 alderman James D’Alessandro submitted […]
