Half Marathon a winner for community By Heather Ruenz Editor Despite sounding noticeably tired Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the Half Marathon that took more than a year to plan had come to an end, Jeff Knight was also inspired. “The entire community really put on an amazing […]
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Elkhorn Fund accepting grant applications
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The Elkhorn Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., is accepting grant applications from nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide direct service to the Elkhorn community, from schools in the Elkhorn School District to support classroom programs or projects, and from local […]
Want coffee brewed your way? Try the Well Bean Café
Chamber business profile By Tyler Lamb Editor Tucked away on the far north end of Elkhorn, directly across from Evergreen Golf Club, is a treasure. Drive up route 12/67 to 10 W. Evergreen Parkway No. 3B. Park your vehicle in the spacious parking lot, and step through the glass doors […]
Palmyra library unveils dollhouse raffle
By Heather Ruenz Editor While putting together a dollhouse for his grandniece, Bill von Rohr and his wife, Nancy, had an idea. “We thought it would be neat to talk to the library, which is really one of the gems in the community, and offer to donate a dollhouse to […]
Fall cleanup offered by Palmyra football players
Attention Palmyra-Eagle residents: do you have yard work or a project you’ve been meaning to get done, but have not done so? Maybe it’s more than a one-person job, something you could use the help of a couple strong, young men. Or you simply have things you’ve put off but […]
Make your mark on the 2014 Community Guide
East Troy area residents are invited to enter the fourth annual Community Guide Cover Photo Contest. The overall best of the photos will appear on the cover of the East Troy Times 2014 Community Guide and the top picks will be inside the publication. The entry deadline is Monday, Oct. […]
Mill Street homeowners question special assessments
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Homeowners living on East Troy’s Mill Street raised concerns about upcoming construction costs to the Village of East Troy Board at its Sept 16 meeting. Village President Randy Timms was unable to attend Monday’s meeting due to work obligations and Trustee Dustan Stanford was nominated […]
Big Read events slated
‘Fahrenheit 451’ book selected to ‘spark’ reading The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will once again be participating in The Big Read annual event. On Monday, Sept. 23, the library will be giving away copies of the book, “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury; copies are limited so interested readers are […]
Basket making workshop offered
Bunny Schoen will teach a basket-making workshop on Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Community Room of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St., in Whitewater. There is a $10 fee to cover the cost of materials and will be collected at the time […]
Sheriff’s Department reopens 1982 Nelson homicide case
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the Walworth County Crime Stoppers are working together in hopes of receiving new information regarding a 1982 cold case homicide. With the recent addition of the Tip Soft Program, which allows a person to anonymously text or email a tip, the Walworth County […]
