Members of William Graham Post 173 (above) perform a rifle salute Monday during the Memorial Day Observance at the American Legion Hall in Whitewater. Whitewater High School freshman Jacob Zuehlke plays “Taps” at the ceremony. (Bob Mischka photo)
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Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast Saturday
The Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast is set for 6 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 30 at the Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center. Breakfast goers will enjoy scrambled eggs, Jones sausage, pancakes, cheeses and ice cream. There will be activities for kids inside the activity center including: a country dress-up […]
District hires two administrators
Principal, activities director bring experience to local schools Two new, experienced administrators will join the Delavan-Darien School District leadership team over summer. Deborah K. Erdmann, principal at Marshall Elementary School in the Dane County Village of Marshall, will become the new director of curriculum and Instruction. She replaces Cora Rund, […]
Outlook getting better for Sharon’s Peters Road Bridge
County to apply for grant to replace bridge, Town of Sharon to cover cost of application By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Walworth County Public Works Committee voted in favor May 18 of submitting an application for a grant that would help to replace the Town of Sharon’s Peters Road Bridge. […]
Swimming pools will need permit
Ladders OK for large, above-ground pools in Darien By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien residents will need a permit to have a swimming pool this summer but will not be required to pay a fee and will be allowed to use a removable ladder in lieu of a fence for […]
Potential for deer crashes will be high in June
Deer are increasingly active and will dart onto roadways With their size, swiftness and unpredictability, deer are huge hazards for motorists. In June, they likely will be even more prevalent on Wisconsin roads. Deer activity increases this time of year as does search for places to give birth and young […]
Highway 50 to close overnight Tuesday
Highway 50 at Highway 12 in Lake Geneva will be closed overnight Tuesday to complete bridge work on Highway 12. From 7 p.m. June 2 to 6 a.m. June 3, the state Department of Transportation will close Highway 50 under Highway 12 from Edwards Boulevard to Grand Geneva Way. According […]
Eye-opening lesson
Kelly Gunn (far left) a local artist who is legally blind, shared her book: “AB See Animals” with Mrs. Maron’s 4-K students from Washington Elementary School in Whitewater during a recent visit to Studio 84 The students, along with their moms and grandmas, were able to experience firsthand what it […]
Gerry will hang up her green thumb
Longtime East Troy greenhouse carved out a niche selling plants By Tracy Ouellette Editor Next year, many area gardeners are going to have to find a new greenhouse to supply them with their plants. Gerry Urbaniak, owner of Gerry’s Geenhouse in East Troy, is closing up shop at the end […]
City to reimburse resident for contaminated soil
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The dust may have settled from last year’s extensive East Gateway construction project, but some of the paperwork pertaining to the endeavor is still coming across the desks of city officials. The Common Council on May 5 took up the issue of contaminated soil that was […]
