Big Foot High School classes will resume as normal tomorrow morning after a search by various local agencies found no explosive devices, according to a press release from the school. Students were released early Tuesday from Big Foot Union High School after the school was informed of an in-house […]
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Chiropractor brings FirstLine Therapy to Walworth
Kate Dawson, a local chiropractor, recently joined Walworth’s Community Chiropractic Center, 541 Kenosha St., bringing a therapeutic lifestyle change program along with her. According to the press release, Dawson specializes in helping members of the community who feel they have lost their health through a therapeutic lifestyle change program known […]
City adopts complete streets ordinance
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a lengthy series of reviews and discussion, Whitewater officials have backed an ordinance that will take the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists into consideration as future street improvements are eyed within the city. While a few wordsmithing changes are expected, the Common Council on Jan. […]
Sailing to the top
East Troy native named Yachtswoman of the Year Stephanie Roble, has been named the 2014 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. A first-time shortlisted nominee, she was recognized by the selection panel for her versatility; her accomplishments as a skipper and as a crew; and her competitive successes on a variety […]
Big Foot student advances to state oratorical competition
By Kellen Olshefski Editor Big Foot High School Senior Carlie O’Donnell recently participated in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. A press release from Big Foot High School said O’Donnell first competed in the Sharon American Legion Post 130 contest on Jan. 8 and then moved on to compete in the […]
Ice Break
The Wisconsin team, consisting of Neal Vogt, Mike Nehs and Mark Hurst, work to achieve the snow work of art they pictured in their minds. (Penny Gruetzmacher Photo)
Paper, canvas and more
Cultural Arts Center features variety of art Art by Varla Bishop and Alison Meschke, of Johnson Creek, and Susan Kotur and Trisha Sloan, of Watertown, will grace the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center Feb. 6 to Feb. 22. The show, featuring a variety of forms from paper to canvas […]
Village accepts Standard Process annexation
Within hours, Town Board votes to pursue legal action By Heather Ruenz Editor In a matter of hours this week, the Palmyra Village Board voted to accept the annexation of 740 acres requested by Standard Process and the Palmyra Town Board responded by voting to take legal action in an […]
Ice break
Jenna Odhner, of New Hampshire, takes a rest while perched on her snow carving during the 20th anniversary U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva on Friday. Odhner and her father, Jeff Odhner, are the only team with two members instead of three. The Lake Geneva event was the […]
Interim principal named at D-DHS
School head retires for health reasons In 2 1/2 years since retiring as principal of Beloit Turner High School, Mike Kolff and his wife have visited Africa, Costa Rica, China and Iceland. He’s now coming back to a place he called home for three years — Delavan-Darien High School. At […]
