Vote on new elementary school will likely be held in Nov. 2014 By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The Williams Bay School Board of Education is continuing work on a future referendum to fund the fusion of its two schools. District Administrator Wayne Anderson said the School Board has been discussing […]
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His heart is in his game
Local man’s golf game raises $100,000 for children’s agency By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent Not many people would consider playing golf in eight hours of pouring rain or in gusty winds of 50 miles per hour. These are a few of the memories Al Van Dyke has as he played golf […]
Downtown Whitewater announces Main Street Awards
Downtown Whitewater, Inc. joined the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to recognize the best downtown revitalization projects of 2012-13 at the 23rd Annual Wisconsin Main Street Awards. Tyler Sailsbery and The Black Sheep Restaurant of Whitewater was one of the winners for the Best New Downtown Business Award. The local […]
Ring in the holidays aboard Santa Train
East Troy Electric Railroad’s annual Santa Train departs Dec. 7 Limited tickets are now available for children of all ages who would like to ride in special passenger trolley cars that will follow the East Troy Electric Railroad’s Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 7, when it makes its annual […]
It’s Coffee with a Cop
Bring your questions and concerns Elkhorn police officers are looking to sit down with community members over a cup of coffee Nov. 20 to answer questions and discuss concerns. Coffee with a Cop is slated for 8-10 a.m. at Perk Up, 27 N. Wisconsin Street. All residents are welcome. “We […]
New developments eyed in Sharon
Board to consider sale of industrial land By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Village of Sharon is on the verge of two new developments that could bring jobs to the area and new life to the heart of the village. On Friday, the Village Board will meet in closed […]
CDA budget increases by more than $30K
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA), the appointed body tasked with overseeing economic growth within the city, has developed an operating budget for 2014. The $137,200 budget for the upcoming year represents an increase from the 2013 budget of $103,803. The CDA voted unanimously in favor […]
Walworth attempts to hold the line on spending
Village sets annual budget hearing for Monday night By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The Village of Walworth is aiming to maintain fiscal responsibility with its proposed 2014 budget – which would levy $1.33 million on village taxpayers – by continuing to pay down debt and focus on minor projects rather […]
Holton Manor will double in size
Senior living facility acquires Holton House, begins ambitious expansion By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer With the acquisition of the Holton House property at the north end of Broad Street, along with some property from the city, Elkhorn’s Holton Manor is planning to expand its senior living facilities. According to Administrator […]
Make it a Happy Holly Days
Sign up now to participate in the Nov. 29 parade Have you ever wanted to enter a float, play music, or march in the Happy Holly Days parade? Downtown Whitewater, Inc. is offering a chance for organizations, clubs, schools and special programs to show off at the 2013 Happy Holly […]
