Football players make connection with seniors By Tom Ganser Correspondent In March, 26 members of the 2014 Division III national football championship University of Wisconsin-Whitewater team took to the field – or rather, Fellowship Hall – to huddle up with residents of the Fairhaven Retirement Community. Following a viewing of […]
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City looks to upgrade boat launch
Work would improve access to Cravath Lake By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A project aimed at improving access on a high-profile section of Cravath Lake is moving forward, following a recent decision by Whitewater officials. The Common Council on March 17 voted unanimously in favor of awarding a $12,000 contract to […]
Concert to aid Haiti project
Big dreams could have died along with 11-year-old Avery McCarthy, when her life suddenly ended in October 2012, but her mom just won’t have that. Bridget McCarthy is making sure to keep her daughter’s dreams alive with the Seeds of Faith concert at 7 p.m. April 18 at the Young […]
Day of Difference awards April 15
Local coach is keynote speaker Mercy Foundation will present awards to two high school students from each Walworth County high school at its Day of Difference event at 8 a.m. April 15, at the Geneva National Golf Course in Lake Geneva. Recognition will be awarded to a boy and a […]
City yard waste collection set
The City of Whitewater will conduct a leaf and yard waste collection April 13 through 17. Residents are advised to place bagged yard waste on the curb by Monday, April 13. Yard waste must be bagged in clear or transparent bags. It will not be collected if bagged improperly or […]
Into the Woods
Julia Los (left), who plays the witch, and Justin Taylor, who plays the baker, practice a scene for Elkhorn Area High School’s upcoming production of “Into the Woods.” Students will be performing the musical at 7 p.m. on April 17 and 18 in the High School auditorium. Tickets cost $5 […]
Highway J set to close tomorrow
The Walworth County Public Works Department announced that Highway J will be officially closed for the Lake Beulah Dam Replacement Project starting tomorrow, April 14. Work on the dam replacement project is expected to be completed in August. A press release from Walworth County suggested motorists traveling east on Highway […]
City applies for DNR loan
Loan would cover cost of new water treatment plant with a lower interest rate By Kellen Olshefski Editor With unanimous approval of submitting an application for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Safe Drinking Water Act Loan, the City of Elkhorn Common Council took one more step forward toward the […]
Visionary Artists showcase variety in April exhibit
Whitewater’s Visionary Artists are back at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center in April with “A Little Bit of Everything.” The show runs from April 9 to 26 at the CAC and will be open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. during those dates. Visionary Artists Karolyn […]
Looking forward to the challenge
Village Board president to begin work on special projects this month By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board approved the job description for board President Randy Timms’ new duties as special project coordinator Monday night. The position, which the board approved on July 28, 2014, was suggested by […]
