A crash in the Town of Palmyra last Wednesday night claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman from Eagle when the car she was driving struck a tree Brittany M. Ewaskowitz, of Eagle and formerly of East Troy, was fatally injured as a result of the crash, which occurred on […]
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Innovation Center to host Pi guy
In a talk geared toward the computer, math and science buffs, the Whitewater Innovation Center will host Ed Karrels, Fort Atkinson’s Pi guy next Thursday night at a free event open to the public. Shortly after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Karrels became Google’s 56th employee (Google now employs […]
Man severely injured in three-vehicle crash
A 23-year-old Elkhorn man suffered severe injuries Tuesday morning when the car he was driving collided with a semitrailer truck and a Jeep in the Town of Walworth. Maxwell P. Osman was taken from the crash scene by Flight For Life helicopter and remained hospitalized Tuesday afternoon, according to a […]
‘Tis almost fairy time
High School drama students to present ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy High School drama club will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” March 27-29 at the school, 3128 Graydon Ave. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, and 2 p.m. on […]
Whitewater PD inks pacts with UW and sheriff
Agreements lead to sharing of resources, services By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater’s municipal police department is pooling its resources with several local law enforcement agencies – including the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police Department and Walworth County Sheriff’s Department – through a series of recently approved agreements. The Common Council on […]
City to engage ICI for marketing services
Proposal would cost $600 per month, maintain city presence in marketplace By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of engaging ICI Commercial Corporation to enter an agreement for marketing services for the city. According to a memo from City Administrator Sam Tapson, contact was […]
A path to the future
Studio 84 aims to connect people with disabilities with community By Heather Ruenz Studio 84 in Whitewater has found a unique way to help people with disabilities express themselves, through art, after all, as Deb Blackwell, studio director said: “Everybody’s got a gift and should use that for the […]
An inspired partnership
Inspiration Ministries teaming up with Bayside Athletics Bayside Athletics is now partnering with Inspiration Ministries to offer cheerleading and tumbling to special needs athletes. In January, Inspiration Ministries combined both resale stores into a single location leaving one of the stores available for future planning, according to press a release […]
Felon allegedly found with multiple guns
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 25 for an East Troy felon allegedly found with multiple guns and drug paraphernalia. Christopher D. Maciosek, 29, was charged March 9 in Walworth County Circuit Court with possession of a firearm by a felon, felony bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia. […]
City looks to update property maintenance codes
By Kellen Olshefski Editor At its upcoming meeting on Monday Elkhorn’s Municipal Service and Utilities Committee is expected to take a look at some alterations to the city’s property maintenance code. At it’s last meeting, the committee continued discussions on where problems might lie within the codes and what could […]