By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library could join a growing list of neighboring public libraries seeking to leave the Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System and join the counterpart organization in Waukesha County. The Irvin L. Young Library Board of Trustees voted in favor of the switch April […]
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Badger grad presents research at UW-Whitewater
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Claire Kinder, a 2011 graduate of Badger High School, participated in Undergraduate Research Day at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on March 18. Kinder was among more than 250 students to present the results of their research projects or creative activities at the 20th annual event. In […]
MACC games
D-DHS graduate and Beloit College student athlete Tyler Butke dunks during the game. (Michael Hall Photo)
Dogs removed from feces-filled home
Man faces drug, animal cruelty charges By Vicky Wedig Editor A Delavan man faces drug and animal cruelty charges after police found “deplorable” conditions when they executed a search warrant at his Lawson School Road home last week. Elkhorn police executed a search warrant for a drug case at 501 […]
New face leads board
Kahl takes oath of office as village president By Kellen Olshefski Editor At Tuesday’s Village of Walworth Board of Trustees new faces took the Oath of Office, effectively taking over their respective seats on the Village Board. Mary Ann Kahl, who accepted a position as the Walworth Joint School District […]
Packers Tailgate Tour stops in Elkhorn
Area residents get chance to rub shoulders with Packers players, past and present By Kellen Olshefski Editor Packers fans from southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois flocked to Elkhorn Area Middle School last Friday to rub shoulders with Packers players past and present came to Elkhorn to raise money for VIP […]
Recognized for excellence
East Troy earns accolades in national yearbook design For a fourth year in a row, East Troy High School’s yearbook has been recognized for excellence and is featured in the 2015 Gotcha Covered Look Book celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. Jostens Look Book is a collection of […]
Young artists to be celebrated at Cultural Arts Center in May
Art by students from ages 4 to 18 will be featured in the May exhibit at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center. The show opens on Friday, May 1 and runs through Sunday, May 24 and will be accessible Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. during those […]
Village Board member bids fond farewell
Citizens sought for committee appointments By Tracy Ouellette Editor Outgoing Village of East Troy Trustee Chris Gultch took time at Monday night’s board meeting to say his goodbyes and commend fellow board members for dedication and hard work. Gultch said he enjoyed his time on the board and wished new […]
Council approves Main Street traffic study
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A prospective business owner’s desire to operate along one of Whitewater’s highest profile roadways has sparked a desire to conduct a traffic study that could cost up to $7,500. The Common Council on April 9 backed City Manager Cameron Clapper’s plans to study current and projected […]
