Give Them Hope run to coincide with National Child Abuse Prevention month Agape House is again hosting its annual 5K Run, Walk, Stroll event Saturday, April 25, at the Agape House, 215 S. Main St., in Walworth. Individuals, families, and groups of all sizes are welcome to participate in the […]
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City discussing motorboats on Elkhorn Lake
By Kellen Olshefski Editor Elkhorn’s Legislative and Regulatory Committee took a look at the possibility of permitting powerboats on Elkhorn Lake. Currently, City Administrator Sam Tapson said an ordinance passed previously limits the use of boats on Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park to manual boats and electric trolling motors. […]
Local band steps up to help
Saturday Detention to hold benefit concert Saturday for family who lost home in fire By Tracy Ouellette Editor The band Saturday Detention will give a concert to help raise money for the family that lost their home in the March 23 Fork in the Road fire. The performance will be […]
Stauffer, Grady earn city seats
Davis, McCrea are elected to School Board By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With three incumbents leaving and one veteran switching aldermanic districts, the overall face of the Whitewater Common Council will look different at the end of the month. According to unofficial results from the spring general election April 7, former […]
Highway 12 info meeting set for Tuesday
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southeast Region will have a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements to Highway 12 in Walworth County. The meeting will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the training room at the Walworth County Public Works Department, W4097 County Road NN, Elkhorn. The […]
Speeding on Franklin Street discussed by city
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A resident’s concerns of perceived excessive speed along a residential street prompted a recent discussion about so-called traffic calming efforts in Whitewater. At a Common Council meeting March 17, City Manager Cameron Clapper outlined what the city has done to address speeding-related concerns along portions of […]
Fourth time’s a charm
School District referendum passes, Bresler re-elected By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School’s facility needs referendum was approved by the voters Tuesday, paving the way for the district to begin construction on a new Pre-K through second-grade school and major improvements to the High School. “I would like […]
Village of Walworth Board of Trustees to include new face
Village president voted out, though will likely retain seat According to unofficial results from the Walworth County Clerk’s Office, a new trustee will be serving the Village of Walworth after Tuesday’s election. Thomas Connelly, Jr., garnered 241 votes, the most of the four candidates on Tuesday’s ballot, and will be […]
New alderman to serve District 2
Question 1 of school referendum passes According to unofficial results from the Walworth County Clerk’s Office, the City of Elkhorn Common Council will have a new face in the aldermanic District 2 seat. Political newcomer Michael Kluck garnered 151 votes, or about 64 percent of voters in the Elkhorn’s District […]
Sidewalks remain in George Street plans
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a request to the contrary from a contingent of residents, portions of city infrastructure remain in the plans for a small neighborhood street near Whitewater’s Armory building, following a recent decision by officials. The Common Council on March 17 voted to retain curb-and-gutter into the […]
