By Tom Ganser Correspondent Last Friday is a day Diana Callope, a teacher at Whitewater Middle School, won’t soon forget, if ever, as she was named the Wisconsin Middle School Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony at the school. State Superintendent Tony Evers announced the honor the morning […]
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East Troy Bluegrass Festival returns for 21st year
Historic Village Square set to host bands and contests this weekend East Troy, home to Alpine Valley Music Theatre, has had a long musical connection and over the years, it’s evolved to become a popular destination for music fans from around the country. On Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. […]
Body discovered in Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
The body of a man was located in the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy off of Harris Road in Williams Bay at about noon today, according to press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office. According to the release, a few volunteer searchers went out looking this morning for Brian Bates from […]
Most area schools score above average on ACT
Elkhorn aims for better scores in future years By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer and Kellen Olshefski Editor All but four area high schools scored above the state average on the 2013-14 ACT test, according to results released Aug. 20. Elkhorn, Union Grove, Palmyra-Eagle and Delavan-Darien high schools showed average composite […]
Investigation continues into cause of Abell’s fire
State Fire Marshal’s Office involved due to significant loss By Kellen Olshefski Editor State and local officials are continuing investigations into an early-morning fire that ravaged Abell’s Bar and Restaurant in Elkhorn last Friday. According to City of Elkhorn Fire Department Chief Rod Smith, the fire was initially reported at […]
Both lanes open at Highway 12/50 interchange in Lake Geneva
Earlier today, an incident on a construction site caused the westbound lanes of Highway 50 at Highway 12 in Lake Geneva to be closed, according to a DOT press release. Traffic was detoured around the site of the reported construction accident until about 12:30 p.m. this afternoon. Check back for […]
District Governor, local author guests of Rotary
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Mary Beth Seiser, Governor for District 6270 of Rotary International, was the guest speaker at the Whitewater Rotary Club on Aug. 26. The Whitewater Rotary Club is one of 56 clubs in District 6270 in southeastern Wisconsin that includes more than 3,000 members. Seiser began by […]
Council discusses sports coordinator’s salary
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a growing list of responsibilities, Whitewater officials recently reviewed a proposal to raise the salary of the city’s sports coordinator position. A final decision, however, will not be handed down until the 2015 budget is minted. City Manager Cameron Clapper presented the Common Council with […]
District officials review goals at annual retreat
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Aug. 21, 37 Whitewater Unified School District teacher, school administration and district administration leaders gathered together in the Library Media Center at Whitewater Middle School for the district’s annual “data retreat.” The one-day meeting began with a review of last year’s strategic planning goals and […]
Tasch Park will not be home to new dog park
City would like to include it in comprehensive plan for Babe Mann Park By Kellen Olshefski Editor Elkhorn’s Common Council voted unanimously in favor of striking Tasch Park as the location for a proposed dog park Monday, despite a recommendation from the City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. […]
