Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the Whitewater Unified School District will sponsor the Summer Food Service Program beginning June 22. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin […]
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School lunch prices to rise
District tax levy might drop in 2016 despite $20.42 million referendum By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education voted in favor of raising school lunch prices slightly for the 2015-2016 academic year at its meeting Monday night. The Board voted in favor of a 10-cent […]
George Street project on back burner
Bids come in at $200K higher than anticipated By Dave Fidlin Correspondent George Street, the seemingly unassuming residential corridor near Whitewater’s Armory building, has generated a significant amount of discussion in recent months as officials have reviewed plans to reconstruct roadway and install infrastructure. The city’s plans, which were met […]
Whitewater High School’s Class of 2015 steps into the future
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Last Sunday, 130 teenagers crossed a threshold from being Whitewater High School seniors to becoming WHS alumni during the Class of 2015 commencement program – in about the same amount of time it would takes to watch a couple episodes of “Big Bang Theory.” When Principal […]
The World of Little House
Experience the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder Readers of Wisconsin-born Laura Ingalls Wilder no longer have to solely imagine many of the 19th-century activities described in the Little House books. During The World of Little House at Old World Wisconsin they may try Laura’s activities, witness Pa’s chores, […]
‘Innocence of Sandy Hook’ on exhibit at Studio 84
In 2012, artist Stasia Wilson, like so many across America, was overcome with emotion and grief at the news of the innocent children who died during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. As a way to deal with the emotions Wilson painted a portrait of each […]
Celebrating heritage
The notorious Ma Barker, played by Lisa Dousharm, of Fond du Lac, and her gang rob the bank on main street as part of an re-enactment at the June 7 Model A Day in historic downtown Sharon. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Riding responsibly
Children from all over the city strap on helmets and take to the streets June 6 during the annual bike ride during the City of Elkhorn Police Department’s 18th annual Bike Safety and Family Fun Day at Sunset Park. (Aaron Gottschalk photo)
Alderman steps down
Council looking for District 3 residents to step up to fill vacant seat By Kellen Olshefski Editor City of Elkhorn District 3 Alderman James D’Alessandro submitted his resignation from the City of Elkhorn Common Council about midday on Monday and the city is now looking for someone to fill his […]
Homes needed for foreign exchange students
Nacel Open Door is looking for families to host foreign exchange students in the area. Students from France and Spain are coming for a three-week stay this summer for two sessions – July 10 to 31 and July 31 to Aug. 21. They will also need accommodations. Host families in […]
