Pamela Knorr, longtime district administrator for the Walworth Joint School District 1, died Tuesday. Knorr had served as the school district’s administrator for 20 years, resigning this past spring due to medical reasons. Knorr, 58, died Tuesday at Vit a’s Ruth Hospice House in West Allis. Earlier this fall, faculty […]
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Whitewater man dies in crash on Highway 20 in East Troy
A 36-year-old Whitewater man is dead after a head-on collision on Highway 20 in East Troy early this morning. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, Titus J. Greenwood was eastbound on Highway 20 when his 2011 Honda Insight crossed the centerline and entered the westbound […]
‘We’re off to see the Wizard!’
Drama Club presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ this weekend By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy High School Drama Club is presenting “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend. “It’s the 75th anniversary of the 1939 Wizard of Oz movie and that’s why we chose to do it,” co-director Deb Williamson […]
Warhawks coach shares key points of success
By Tom Ganser Correspondent At the Whitewater Rotary Club meeting Tuesday, Rotarian Jerry Theune introduced his invited speaker, Pat Miller, by sharing several of the outcomes of Miller’s tenure as head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Men’s Basketball Program since the 2001-02 season. Some of the facts under Miller’s […]
Voters say no to referendum, again
Result sends officials back to the drawing board By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District facility needs referendum was voted down Tuesday by 406 votes. Vote totals, according to unofficial results Tuesday, are: No 3,120 Yes 2,714 Turn out was large for the midterm elections and with […]
Casual Joe’s 2 moves forward
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a series of delays, a local restaurateur has unveiled a firmed up timeline for his newest eatery. Whitewater officials are backing his plan. A year ago, Tyler Salisbery came before the Whitewater Common Council with plans of opening his second operation, Casual Joe’s 2, on […]
Night of honors
Dr. Ken Kidd (top photo on right) is recognized for serving more than 25 years at the Whitewater Unified School District Medical Advisor by board member Casey Judd at Tuesday night’s meeting. Dr. Roberta Wedl (not pictured) is taking over for Kidd. Board member Steve Ryan (above from the left) […]
False claims of military service abhorred
Army veteran claims Delavan man’s assertions are bogus By Vicky Wedig Editor Claiming to be a veteran when one is not is disrespectful and insulting to soldiers who have actually served their country. That is the premise of the Stolen Valor Act and the claim of a Colorado veteran who […]
Open road a welcome sight in Whitewater
East Gateway project nears completion; minor delays likely By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Images of orange cones, detour signage and heavy machinery are slowly disappearing from downtown Whitewater as this summer’s extensive East Gateway construction project comes to an end. While a few finishing touches are still being put in place, […]
Yard waste pickups slated
The City of Whitewater will conduct leaf and yard waste collections the weeks of Nov. 3 and 10. Yard waste must be in clear or semi-transparent bags and placed curbside. While supplies last, there are biobags available in the City Hall Finance Department. Note that brush will not be collected […]
