By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor Lafayette’s Plan Commission voted 5-1 June 4 against the town becoming a site for an Agape House for boys. The commission’s decision is a recommendation only, and the issue went before the town board on Wednesday. Results were not ready by press time. The […]
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Choice of colors
Eric Lemke gets guidance and encouragement from Maggie Schultz, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student who volunteers at Studio 84. Jamie Scharf (below) holds up the sunflower painting he recently completed at the studio. (Heather Ruenz photos) Studio 84 enhances creativity by encouraging students to make decisions By Heather Ruenz Editor […]
Studio 8Tee Fore Benefit
Being a good golfer or an artist are not required to take part in an upcoming golf scramble that will support Studio 84 and the programs it offers for people with disabilities and area youth. The 8-hole golf scramble will be held Saturday, June 28 at the Whitewater Country Club […]
Here we go
The mix of emotions is visible on the faces – and in the hand gestures of Whitewater High School Class of 2014 graduates as they line up in the hallway prior to entering the gymnasium June 8. (Tom Ganser photo)
Elkhorn woman rescued after crashing into gas line
She now faces drunken driving, other charges in incident By Patricia Bogumil Staff writer A 21-year-old Elkhorn woman was found unconscious in the front seat of her car, with natural gas hissing and spewing into the air, after she drove through a fence around a WE Energies main line […]
Village of Walworth moves forward with road repairs
Board credits new court branch for expected additional revenue By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor The village of Walworth is accepting bids to repair Read and Adeline streets. The village board voted unanimously Monday to go forward with projects on those two roads, even though it will cost the […]
Illinois roof shingle recycling company hopes to bring business to Lafayette
Town residents gather to speak out in opposition By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor The sign still says “B.R. Amon & Sons Potter Road Pit,” and an estimated 50,000 tons of roof shingles are still piled up at W4186 Potter Road in the town of Lafayette. But the Amon gravel pit […]
Parking summit approved
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a newly minted zoning code on its books, Whitewater officials are turning their attention toward a related issue that has frequently caused rumblings throughout the community. The Common Council on June 3 gave City Manager Cameron Clapper and other municipal leaders the green light to […]
July 4th parade plans announced
The Whitewater Lions Club set a goal of making the 2014 July 4th parade will be one of the best ever, in part because of the special guests who will be in attendance. On the musical side of things, the parade will feature: the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle corps […]
Deadlines extended in federal suit against Sheriff’s Department
Mother of Lyons man killed by deputy claims force was excessive By Vicky Wedig Editor A federal case that claims a Walworth County sheriff’s deputy used excessive force in the shooting death of a Lyons man in 2012 could be at a standstill until November. A U.S. District Court judge […]
