By Kellen Olshefski Editor At its March 23 meeting, Elkhorn’s Municipal Services and Utilities Committee took a brief look at fluoridation of the city’s water. The city previously added fluoride to the water, though with the age of the treatment plants the city has, Alderman Gary Payson, Sr., said the […]
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Contractor allegedly failed to complete jobs
An Elkhorn contractor is charged with taking money from five customers but failing to do the work he was hired to do. Bradley B. Frazer, 35, of Brad’s Roofing and Siding, was charged March 6 in Walworth County Circuit Court with theft in a business setting of more than $10,000 […]
Two contested races for council seats
By Chris Bennett Correspondent There is an issue for everyone in the spring election for seats on the City of Whitewater Common Council. Candidates are concerned with parking, housing, wastewater and relations between the university and citizens as the April 7 day of reckoning approaches. Seats are open in Aldermanic […]
No local races are on ballot
Judge contests top Tuesday’s vote Delavan area voters won’t find any local races among the county and state competitions on the ballot in Tuesday’s spring election. The race with the most significance locally is for the Walworth County Circuit Court Branch 3 judge seat currently held by Kristine Drettwan, a […]
Two aldermanic seats on Tuesday’s ballot
City incumbents challenged in districts 1 and 4 By Vicky Wedig Editor The City of Lake Geneva will have two contested races on the ballot April 7 in aldermanic districts 1 and 4. In District 1, incumbent Ellyn Kehoe is seeking re-election against newcomer Christopher Gelting. In District 4, incumbent […]
Teacher charged with sex assault
Man allegedly had inappropriate relationship with girl, 17 A Badger High School art teacher charged with sexually assaulting a student is scheduled to appear in court April 28. Donald R. Hammon, 50, was charged March 25 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts of sexual assault of a student […]
Tuesday is Election Day
School District referendum goes to the voters By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District is bringing it facility needs referendum to the public in Tuesday’s Spring General Election. This is the fourth time the district has brought its facility needs to the community. It’s been 18 years […]
Her condition led to a career goal
Girl born with heart defect pursues cardiology By Dave Fidlin Correspondent MiKayla Person believes in miracles. After four heart surgeries and a serious birth defect that could have claimed her life, the 14-year-old Delavan student has a perspective on life that points to the age-old notion of living each day […]
Three face off for two school board seats
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Mar. 19, the three candidates vying for two positions on the Whitewater Unified School District school board participated in a forum sponsored by the Whitewater League of Women Voters. The election will be held Tuesday. The three candidates include: Kelly Davis, who is running for […]
President, trustee seats up for grabs Tuesday’s ballot
Two vie for county judge seat By Kellen Olshefski Editor The ballot for the April 7 election will have contested races for not only Village of Walworth trustee and president seats, but also the Branch 3 Walworth County Circuit Court Judge. Village of Walworth seats In the Village of Walworth, […]
