World War I: A Centennial Overview Wednesdays, Feb. 5: The 1917 Communist Revolution in Russia and the American Response Presenter: Dr. Richard Haney, Emeritus UW-W Thanks to UW-W Continuing Education Department for funding the series. Advance registration is required. Travel reviews There will be a preview of the Vietnam […]
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Wieman steps down as Christian Education Director By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Jan. 5, Caroline Wieman was recognized for her dedicated service as the Director of Christian Education for the Whitewater Area Regional Ministry (First United Methodist Church in Whitewater, LaGrange United Methodist Church, Richmond United Methodist Church) at the […]
Locals Rock the Walk
Community partners included Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) Fort HealthCare recently challenged area residents and employees to increase their current activity level and improve their health by participating in the Rock the Walk 2013 Challenge. The 6-week challenge was open to employees of Fort HealthCare, Ball Corporation, Digi-Star, Fort Community […]
Grazing workshop offered Jan. 30
Livestock producers who use pasture to provide part or all of their animal forage needs are invited to attend a winter workshop that will be offered Thursday, Jan. 30. The program will be held 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Randy’s Restaurant & Funhunter’s Brewery, 841 E. Milwaukee Street, Whitewater. […]
Village Board looks at assessment ordinance, again
By Tracy Ouellette Editor At the Monday night monthly board meeting, the East Troy Village Board discussed removing the cost of replacing water and sewer mains from special assessments on property owners during a road construction or improvement project by the village. The Department of Public Works Director Mike Miller […]
Media questions board’s closed sessions
Superintendent: District will better communicate subject matter in future By Vicky Wedig Editor The Delavan-Darien School Board met twice last week in closed sessions at the beginning of meetings about a referendum, raising the eyebrows of local reporters who suspected open meetings violations. The board met in closed session for […]
Ruling may not end annexation dispute
Standard Process’ petition vacated on procedural error By Heather Ruenz Editor It’s been nearly a year and more than $40,000 in public legal fees since the Palmyra Village Board voted to accept Standard Process’ annexation petition of 740 acres of land. Now a recent judge’s ruling that the petition is […]
Fontana board approves recommendations for new village positions
By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor At its meeting Monday night, the Fontana Village Board approved the village human resources study recommendations that call for hiring a village administrator, a part-time village treasurer and fulltime public works director. In order to iron out final contract details and prepare any necessary ordinance […]
Fire ravages Sharon home
Tuesday morning fire is estimated to have done $80,000 worth of damage to South Street home By Kellen Olshefski Editor A fire that broke out Tuesday morning is estimated to have done $80,000 worth of damage to the home at 111 South St., Sharon. According to Sharon Fire Department Chief […]
City eliminates DPW Director position
City replaces with new Operations Manager position, looks to save city and taxpayers money in long-term By Kellen Olshefski Editor Following a final decision to terminate long-time Department of Public Works Director Terry Weter, the Elkhorn City Council voted unanimously Monday to completely eliminate the director position, creating a […]
