The Board of Directors of the Lake Geneva Economic Development Corp. has selected Andrew J. Dammeir as its new executive director. He will replace longtime director Joe Cardiff on Jan. 1. Dammeir will work with Cardiff until that time. Cardiff has been asked to become an ex-officio member of the […]
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Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra concert season under way
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The members of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra has its first concert of the 2013-14 season on a rainy Saturday evening Nov. 16 at Calvary Community Church in Williams Bay. Members of the orchestra – many with instruments in hand – greeted family, friends and neighbors […]
Proposed 2014 budget reduces debt
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council was expected Tuesday to approve a 2014 budget that reduces the city’s debt without increasing its tax levy. The Common Council had a public hearing on the budget and $5.34 million tax levy Nov. 12. The budget was set to be […]
TIF districts reviewed by city’s CDA
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Expressing optimism with perceived economic improvements, members of the Whitewater CDA recently discussed a number of the areas of the city designated as tax incremental financing (TIF) districts. Officials briefly went over TIF districts 5 to 8 during a meeting Oct. 23. TIFS 5 and 7 […]
Bay sets sights on 2014 school referendum
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 […]
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 […]
