Ordinance would nearly restrict sex offenders from living within the city By Kellen Olshefski Editor Elkhorn’s Common Council voted in favor Monday night of a new ordinance that intends to make it more difficult for convicted sex offenders to move into the Elkhorn area. Alderman Scott McClory said […]
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Most area schools score above average on ACT Delavan-Darien marks lowest score in at least five years
By Vicky Wedig 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 scores on the test that were below the state average of 22.1 out […]
Hot and cold
Wisconsin Oven Corp. Executive Vice-president Jeff Kent gets doused with icy water when the employees of the company took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Aug. 22. President Dave Strand was challenged by Anytime Fitness of Lake Geneva and he challenged all of his employees to take the challenge with […]
Crime down in Whitewater, police chief reports
City’s K9 officer, Boomer, credited with 10 drug discoveries By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Crime overall was on the decline in year-over-year comparisons in Whitewater, according to data gleaned by the city’s Police Department. Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher came before the Common Council on Aug. 19 and gave highlights of the […]
Go for launch!
Girl Scouts Kayla Berg (left), Maggie Stoving (center) and Isabella Braat (right) launch rockets with volunteer Sarah Doran at the Aug. 16 “Up, Up & Away” rocket workshop STEM event hosted by Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast at Camp Alice Chester.
High School students receive AP Scholar awards
The College Board recently recognized several East Troy High School students, who earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards on the basis of their academic performance on AP exams. Eighty East Troy High School students took 135 AP exams in May and 12 earned special recognition from the College Board. “I am […]
D-DHS teacher dies suddenly
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School community is mourning the loss of another beloved teacher, mentor and friend. Carrie Anne (Sisk) Schuknecht died Wednesday from a reported blood clot. Earlier in the summer, retired physical education teacher Deb Ludlow died after a battle with cancer. Schuknecht, who was […]
Mini-warehouse project discussed by commission
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A proposed small warehouse business could soon occupy land along South Janesville Street on Whitewater’s southern end. But a number of issues — including the potential widening of state Highway 59 — could impact the design of the property. The city Plan and Architectural Review Commission […]
Camp Alice Chester master plan presentation set for Sept. 6
The public is invited to attend a presentation on camp master planning, and sustainable development at Camp Alice Chester, N8651 Townline Road, East Troy, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. The presentation, titled “Connecting to the Land – Escape to Swan Lake!” will detail the Girl Scouts’ plans to […]
Opinions mixed on color regulations
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Opinions regarding the potential regulation of commercial building exteriors in Whitewater’s downtown retail district have been mixed since members of the city Plan and Architectural Review Commission discussed the color scheme of a proposed coffee shop earlier this month. Commissioners on Aug. 11 reviewed and acted […]
