By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials recently put their support behind an initiative aimed at bringing together people of various talents and backgrounds. The Community Development Authority’s (CDA) board of directors recently offered to provide $5,000 to Whitewater Makerspace, a inter-generational program aimed at linking people with various skill sets […]
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Elkhorn set to join SMART network
Consortium provides mutual aid for law enforcement By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted at its Monday night meeting in favor of a resolution entering the City of Elkhorn Police Department into a mutual aid agreement. SMART – Suburban Mutual Assistance Response Teams – is […]
Put your game face on
In the 21st century, libraries are about more than books. Gaming encourages young patrons to interact with a diverse group of peers, share their expertise with others, and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. Gaming has changed a lot over the years, and where it was once about beating […]
Budget set for hearing in Fontana
Public can comment Monday evening on village’s spending plan with 6% tax hike By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Village of Fontana administration is prepared to present the 2014 budget – which would levy $3.2 million from Fontana residents – at a Nov. 11 public hearing. The tax levy will increase […]
Brickbusters work on real-world solutions
The St. Peter’s Brickbusters FLL Lego Team 8558 have been at it again. This year’s theme for FIRST is Nature’s Fury. The Brickbusters have focused on creating a warning device for cars that have been submerged in flash floods with occupants inside. With the recent floods in Colorado, the team […]
Elkhorn Veterans Day observances set
The Elkhorn community will honor its local veterans at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at Tibbets Elementary, W5218 County A, Elkhorn. The program will feature various patriotic themes including music along with the honoring of veterans from Elkhorn VFW Post 6375 and American Legion Post 45. The posts will […]
Hard work pays off
Equestrian team wins back-to-back state championships By Tracy Ouellette Editor If there’s one thing the members of the East Troy Equestrian Club wants people to know it’s that what they do is much harder than it looks. They practice 5-6 six days a week; take private lessons and have the […]
Truck rolls over on highway ramp
Driver appeared to escape serious injury The driver of a semi-trailer truck that rolled over on a highway exit near Elkhorn Friday morning appeared to escape serious injury even through the crash demolished his truck. According to a Town of Geneva police officer Robert Linder, the driver, who was from […]
City to try hybrid approach to ambulance services
Officials don’t want staffing shortages to impact response times By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Time commitment and availability of volunteers are leading to lapses in coverage by Elkhorn Emergency Medical Services, according to city officials. Operating nearly exclusively on a volunteer basis, Elkhorn Emergency Medical Services is approaching somewhat of […]
Fontana to consider options for administrator’s post
Former Delavan city manager in running for interim appointment By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer With vacancies in several administrative positions, the Village of Fontana Board is reviewing its options for the future. During its Oct. 28 meeting, the board accepted Village Administer and Treasurer Kelly Hayden’s resignation, leaving the position […]
