Patricia Chapman of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, was gathered into God’s arms on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the age of 72. Patricia loving wife, mother and friend lost her battle with cancer after showing determination to live her life to the fullest. She was a loving wife to John, nurturing mother of […]
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‘Turning Points’ lecture tackles nanotechnology
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Eric Brown, as assistant professor of biological sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, took his audience of about 50 on an amazing journey into the world of nanotechnology during the second lecture in Fairhaven’s 2013 lecture series, “Turning Points: Critical Events and Influential People of […]
Bob Bottoni, Felix Puczylowski, Joan Lewandowski, Dan Walsh and Chris Bottoni present a check for $2,000 to the East Troy Food Pantry on Sept. 10. The money was raised during the Jim Bottoni “Ride to the Wall” memorial motorcycle ride June 1. Bob is Jim’s brother and Chris is his […]
Downtown management team appointed
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Nine members were appointed last week to the newly created Delavan Project Management Team. Committee members will be: • Paul Page, representing the Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce; • Ryan Schroeder, representing the Delavan Common Council; • Patti Marsicano, representing the Delavan Historical Society; […]
Police Department to purchase on-body cameras for officers
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The Village of East Troy Board approved the purchase of eight new cameras by the Police Department at its Sept. 16 meeting. With one village squad car being without a camera, Chief Alan Boyes brought the idea of purchasing eight new cameras that would be […]
Construction of new church begins on Bloomfield Road
Immanuel Lutheran will double worship space with new facility By Vicky Wedig Editor The construction of Immanuel Lutheran Church’s new home is under way at Bloomfield Road and the Highway 120 bypass. “We’ve outgrown this space with our congregation so we needed more room,” said the Rev. Mark Moller-Gunderson, who […]
Historic rest area proposed on nature trail near Darien
Wayside would feature information about former railroad line By Vicky Wedig Editor Creators of the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail want to build a historical wayside that juxtaposes the tranquility of a small stream and foliage with the bustle of Interstate 43. The six-mile, 100-foot wide trail runs along I-43 from Allens […]
Historic rest area proposed on nature trail
Wayside would feature information about former railroad line By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Creators of the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail want to build a historical wayside that juxtaposes the tranquility of a small stream and foliage with the bustle of Interstate 43. The six-mile, 100-foot wide trail runs along I-43 from […]
Elkhorn manufacturer working to bridge skills gap
By Tyler Lamb Editor For decades the country’s vibrant manufacturing sector provided poorly educated workers a bridge to the middle class. Yet, since the end of the Great Recession manufacturers now require highly skilled workers who know their way around hi-tech machinery. Despite the fact that this machinery is predominantly […]
School Board OKs staff appointments
By Tyler Lamb Editor Last Monday, the Elkhorn Area School Board met briefly to approve several staff appointments. The following appointments were unanimously approved by the board: Adam Bretl, middle school assistant principal; Dana Marty, high school reading specialist; Cortney Netzel, high school vocal music long-term substitute; Kelly Adkins, Tibbets […]
