Village Board votes to eliminate village administrator position By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board eliminated the position of village administrator at its Nov. 4 meeting, putting longtime staffer Judy Weter out of a job. According to Village President Randy Timms, the decision to do away with the […]
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K9 officer to join police force in 2014
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent One of the newest members of the Whitewater Police Department in 2014 could be a different species. The city’s law enforcement agency is in the process of raising funds to have a K9, specifically trained in drug detection, in the department fold within the next year. […]
Whitewater band director to perform in concert
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Josh Barrett, the band director for Whitewater elementary schools will join members of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra in the first concert of the 2013-14 season, “Horizons” at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at Calvary Community Church, N2620 Harris Road, Lake Geneva. The concert will include […]
Police looking for man who robbed Williams Bay bank
By Vicky Wedig Staff writer Police are looking for a man who robbed Walworth State Bank in Williams Bay at gunpoint Friday morning and then fled on foot. A white man wearing a black ski mask, dark gloves and a tan Carhartt jacket entered the bank at 10:01 a.m., walked […]
Compliance checks to target illegal alcohol sales
Local liquor sellers put on notice that police will send underage purchasers into their stores By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Elkhorn police will attempt to reduce the sale of alcohol to underage people this month with an effort that could be viewed as being more about educating business owners […]
Fontana eyes team approach
Friday meeting to settle administrative vacancies By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Fontana Village Board is scheduled to convene a special meeting late Friday afternoon to finalize its interim solution for continued management of the village. On Monday, the board solved several of the challenges posed by the pending […]
Council green-lights pool project
Following advice of voters, aldermen vote 4-2 to move ahead with new facility for Sunset Park By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer At its Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, the Elkhorn City Council, in a 4-2 vote, officially commited to a new swimming facility at Sunset Park. Council President […]
Whitewater Cares seeks donations
For those wanting to help brighten the holiday season for people in the local community, six downtown Whitewater businesses are set to collect donations for their favorite charities. Dales Bootery, Frame Dog, GMA Printing, Hamilton House, Studio 84 and Quiet Hut Sports will accept donations for Bethel House of Whitewater, […]
Is technology muzzling communication?
By Tom Ganser Correspondent During the eighth lecture in the 2013 Fairhaven Lecture Series on Oct. 28, Dick Haven led his audience on a fast-paced 53 minute field trip exploring “American Political Discourse Since 1983: The Impact of Cable TV, Email, Twitter, Facebook and Other Technology Innovations.” Haven is also […]
Discover Whitewater distributes $25,000 to local charities
Sponsors, volunteers, charity partners praised at thank you reception The Greater Whitewater Committee debuted their inaugural Discover Whitewater Series Sept. 22 featuring a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K and Fit Kid Shuffle. The event saw 563 participants and more than 400 volunteers come together for a successful community event. […]
