New addition of Kids Korral adds to the family-friendly event The Greater Whitewater Committee will feature its 2nd annual Discover Whitewater Series half-marathon, half-marathon relay and 5K events on Sunday. In conjunction will be Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) Fit Kid Shuffle – a free, one-mile fun run geared for […]
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Lavelle plans another large expansion
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A growing rubber manufacturer is planning to create a third expansion to its Whitewater facility. Representatives with Lavelle Industries, 1215 E. Universal Blvd., came before the Community Development Authority and Plan and Architectural Review Commission on Sept. 15 to discuss the latest round of growth efforts. […]
It’s Homecoming in East Troy
East Troy High School is celebrated Homecoming this week, wrapping up with the annual football game tonight and dance on Saturday. The theme for this year’s Homecoming is “Outer Space.” Students and staff dressed up for Spirit Week starting Monday with “PJ Day,” Tuesday was “Out of this World Day,” […]
Colt Field improvements receive go-ahead
City to split cost of rehab with the school district By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving improvements to Elkhorn’s Colt Field, located near the high school, as part of an intergovernmental agreement with the Elkhorn Area School District. […]
Three killed in two-car crash in Bloomfield
Three people were killed Wednesday night is a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Bloomfield. All three were pronounced dead by the Walworth County coroner at the scene of the crash, which was reported at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, according to a press release issued by Bloomfield Police Chief Lloyd Cole. […]
Special memory
For years to come, people will admire the Limelight Hydrangea tree planted at LINCS Elementary School in late August thanks to the Marti Schultz Memorial Committee, including, from the left: Kim Monk, Kathy Ponyicsanyi, Bonnie Bronson-Hefty and Sue Halbach – all friends and former co-workers of Schultz, who loved teaching […]
Dog found shot eight times near White River Trail
A dead dog – shot eight times and wrapped in a blanket – was found Sunday in the White River Trail parking lot of Highway NN in the Town of Geneva. The Walworth County Sheriff’s Department responded to the lot at about 12:45 p.m. where two people had discovered […]
East Gateway project delayed a month
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The end date of Whitewater’s extensive East Gateway project is being pushed out a month, due to several unforeseen circumstances. Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell came before the Common Council on Sept. 2 and shared an update on the extensive project, which has carried a more […]
‘Democracy Today’ lecture series kicks off
Free talks at Fairhaven Retirement Community open to the public By Tom Ganser Correspondent Jane Gottlick, a lecturer in political science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, kicked off the Fall 2014 Fairhaven Lecture Series Tuesday with a talk entitled, “Challenges to the Democracies of Great Britain, India and Nigeria.” From […]
Council reviews capital improvement plans
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With budget-building season about to get into full swing, Whitewater officials are kicking off the extensive review with a run-down of the city’s long-range capital improvement plans. At a Common Council meeting Sept. 2, City Manager Cameron Clapper and Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell met with […]
