By Karen M. Bullock Correspondent When Patricia Olson was a girl, one of her favorite things was going to the Buffalo Ice Cream Parlor in Chicago. “The soda jerks would make fabulous creations with an American flag on top.” Olson said. When people asked her what she wanted to […]
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Village hires new police officer
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Despite concerns about how to pay for it, the Darien Village Board voted Monday to hire a new full-time police officer. The village hired Gerardo Baca, 27, who has worked as a part-time officer for the village and the city and town of Delavan. First […]
New marina opens on former Maxxx Motorsports site
By Vicky Wedig Editor Delavan resident Mike Barkes plans to officially open a marina on the former Maxxx Motorsports property by Labor Day. Barkes is leasing the Highway 50 parcel from Hershel H. Herrendorf, who bought the site earlier this year from Randy Loch, who operated Maxxx Motorsports there through […]
Vintage baseball game set for Saturday
Old World Wisconsin will host the final vintage baseball game of the museum’s 2012 season on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 1:30 p.m. as the Eagle Diamonds take on the Greenbush Dead Citys The teams play by 1860s rules, when the game’s name was spelled with two words. Vintage baseball incorporates […]
East Troy referendum questions remain in question
By Vanessa Lenz SLN staff The East Troy Community School District Board of Education has made a slight change in plans. The board voted Monday night to meet on Wednesday, Aug. 22 to determine what if any referendum question will appear on the November election ballot. While the board agreed […]
New YMCA set to open Sept. 4
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The wait is finally over. A mild winter and an aggressive construction schedule enabled organizers to ensure the new Mukwonago YMCA building, located at 250 Wolf Run in Mukwonago across the street from the Mukwonago Walmart, finished on schedule. The grand opening is set for Tuesday, […]
Artists wanted for holiday card competition
The Whitewater Arts Alliance’s annual holiday card competition will return this year to help raise funds for the non-profit. WAA is seeking card art in four categories, and artists may enter all categories. Categories include: Santa Claus, snow people, Christmas floral/tree, and Christmas scenes. All cards will be displayed in […]
Whitewater football coach resigns to pursue dream
Parker steps in at last minute By David Paulsen CORRESPONDENT For Ben Cooper, the opportunity to own a resort in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was simply too good to pass up. It meant that a long-time dream could be fulfilled. Pursuing the dream, though, meant that Cooper would need to resign […]
Timber-lee paves way for urban children to have real camp experience
By Jen Bradley Correspondent While those living in East Troy don’t necessarily believe that stars in the night sky are a big attraction, the children who attended Timber-lee’s Urban Camp last week thought differently. “For some, it’s the first time they’ve seen stars,” said Mary Kay Meeker, director of urban […]
