The 38th Annual Whitewater Lions Club Fish-a-ree kicked off at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 9 with breakfast being served to more than 400 people by the Whitewater Lioness with some help in the kitchen by members of the Lions Club. The weather, according to Fish-a-ree Chairman Lenny Plucinski “was perfect, as […]
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All American
Washington Elementary School students McKenley Rich (from the left), Brandon Mueller and Jayanne Aron show off their talents during the school’s Spring Sing concert March 21. Entitled “All American: A Musical Celebration of America’s Multicultural Heritage,” the program featured 14 selections by 4th and 5th graders under the direction of […]
Binnie retains council seat by wide margin
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Incumbent council member Lynn Binnie retained his 4th aldermanic district seat on the Whitewater Common Council after the polls closed Tuesday. Binnie, a member of the Whitewater Common Council since 2008, ran against Paul Yvarra in this spring’s general election. According to unofficial results, Binnie received […]
New medical center coming to Darien
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A former tire store and milk plant in the Village of Darien will be soon transformed into a medical facility that will provide clinic services at a reasonable price. Robert Fettig, of Fettig Industries, Tankcraft Corp. and Plasticraft Corp., is in the process of purchasing […]
Playing his part
Lincoln Inquiry Charter School’s annual Fine Arts Night, held March 18 at Whitewater High School, featured Kindergarten through 5th grade students, including first grader Uriel Rodriguez, above, showcasing their musical talent for family and friends. (Tom Ganser photo)
Too close to call
Lambrechts in, Zei and Smith three votes apart By Tracy Ouellette Editor Steve Lambrechts has been elected as a member of the East Troy Community School District Board of Education, but who will occupy the other open seat on the board remains to be seen. In Tuesday’s Spring Election incumbent […]
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library happenings
Keep up to date with what’s happening at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St., in Whitewater, (262) 473-0530 New in Adult Nonfiction: • “The Scarlet Sisters: Sex, Suffrage, and Scandal in the Gilded Age” by Myra MacPherson Victoria Woodhull and Tennessee “Tennie” Claflin-the most fascinating […]
Election results in no local upsets
School referendum fails By Vicky Wedig Editor Tuesday’s election resulted in no upsets in Delavan or Darien. All incumbents retained their seats on the Delavan Common Council, according to these unofficial vote totals Tuesday: Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis (inc.) 835 Ryan Schroeder 686 District 2 alderman […]
Election results in no upsets, one six-vote win
By Vicky Wedig Editor Tuesday’s election resulted in no upsets but the election of newcomer to an open seat on the Lake Geneva Common Council by six votes. In two contested school board races, incumbents retained their seats. Vote totals, according to unofficial results Tuesday, are: Badger UHS Board […]
Ruosch to assume Sharon Village President seat; voters give BFHS referendum a resounding yes
Unofficial election results for the 2014 April 1 election are now posted on the Walworth County website. For more extensive coverage of the spring election, see this week’s editions of the Walworth/Fontana/Williams Bay Times and Sharon Reporter. Election results for the Village of Sharon races are as follows: President […]
