By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR A 39-year-old Whitewater woman is facing felony charges after allegedly neglecting a child, leading to its death. Santos Asucena Caseres Cruz was charged in Jefferson County Circuit Court last week in the case of the newborn found dead in a Whitewater field. Caseres […]
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Solar energy firm pitches lease at old landfill site
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Whitewater’s old landfill site at the north end of Jefferson Street could soon sprout up a new development that points to incoming changes about the energy market within the state. ClearPath Energy, a small firm that to date has focused its business in the […]
City looks to restore band shell
By Kellen Olshefski CORRESPONDENT It seems looking toward the future might be the best way to preserve the past, as the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of the creation of an ad hoc Sunset Band Shell Restoration Committee at its March 20 meeting. Recreation Director […]
Using her voice: Gebel making her mark on NBC show
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR While those who tuned in to The Voice last week on NBC saw a confident Rachel Christine Gebel, the singer admitted last week that the nerves were certainly there. “You’re standing there behind these big double doors,” Gebel explained. “There’s a lot of pressure […]
Heading to the polls? Here’s what you should know
By Tracy Ouellette EDITOR IN CHIEF Tuesday is election day and the East Troy Community School District has an operational referendum on the ballot. The district is seeking a $3 million a year, three-year non-recurring increase in funding. According to the School District, an early estimate for the […]
Police update community on two deaths
The City of Whitewater Police Department announced Monday that it had made an arrest in the death of a newborn found in a Whitewater field March 4. Whitewater Police Chief Dan Meyer announced in a news release that a 39-year-old woman, believed to be the newborn’s mother, had been […]
Committee formed to advocate for aquatic center’s future
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT As the City of Whitewater and the Whitewater Unified School District continue negotiations for the future oversight and funding contributions to the 22-year-old Whitewater Fitness and Aquatic Center, a grassroots group has been formed to advocate for its importance within the community. Members of […]
Frank’s Piggly Wiggly stores sold to Hansen’s IGA Market
After 42 years of owning a grocery store, and more than 60 years in the business for Frank Lueptow, and 50 for Stephanie Lueptow, they are retiring. According to a news release, on April 25, the Lueptows will be selling their stores and shopping centers in Elkhorn and East […]
Village looks at water utility rate increase
By Tracy Ouellette EDITOR IN CHIEF The East Troy Village Board discussed a water utility rate increase at Monday night’s meeting. The board directed staff to work with Ehlers and the Public Service Commission on a 22% increase in the utility. The need for the rate increase was […]
School District investigating Sorbie
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Delavan-Darien School Board held its regular meeting on March 13. The status of District Administrator Jill Sorbie was not on the agenda in open or closed session, but President Dave Henriott did issue a statement after the meeting. Sorbie was placed on […]
