Darien Sporting Goods trapshooting facility closed Oct. 31 By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent After 32 years in business, Darien Sporting Goods, a trapshooting facility just outside the Village of Darien, closed on Oct. 31. An offer to purchase the business and turn it into a wedding facility has been accepted […]
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Whitewater budget set for hearing, adoption
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An increased financial contribution into the privately run Whitewater Fire Department and potential uses for federal ARPA funds were among some of the items highlighted this week as city officials presented a first-ever biennium budget that is set to kick in on Jan. 1. On the […]
Falling into fun
Tibbets Elementary School students were recently treated to some seasonal fun at the Tibbets PTA Pumpkin Patch including hay wagon rides with some special, spooky guests. Students also were able to pick out pumpkins, run through a maze and enjoy apple cider donuts and apple cider, during the event. See […]
New subdivision coming to Delavan
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A developer recently took a step forward to add 24 more homes to the existing 24 homes along Arbor Ridge Drive in the City of Delavan in the Lake Meadows Subdivision. The Common Council approved a preliminary plat request for the development on Oct. 19. […]
On the move
A few nights after Ghouls Night Out, one of a couple seasonal events in Whitewater, Halloween fans were at it again, making the rounds for trick or treating and special activities at some locations in the city. Among those spotted out and about were this trio of Ghostbusters. (Tom Ganser […]
Elkhorn council sets public budget hearing
To meet public notice law, the hearing was rescheduled By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council has scheduled a public hearing for the 2022 budget for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 22 in the council chambers at the City Administration Building. While a public hearing was on the […]
Colorful display
At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s homecoming parade Oct. 30, the flags in university colors being twirled by members of the marching band add to the display presented by Mother Nature. Later in the day, the UW-Whitewater football team defeated UW-Eau Claire 48-6 at the homecoming game. (Peter Mischka photo)
Whitewater school board mulls revisions to policies
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Unified School Board could make changes to a pair of disparate district policies – one pertaining to public comment at meetings, the other on outside groups’ use of facilities. Administrators and elected officials discussed the policies Oct. 25. The documents remain in a draft […]
County arts council visits library
The Walworth County Arts Council held its most recent quarterly meeting at Aram Public Library in Delavan. At the Oct. 18 meeting, Nancy Rasmussen, president of the arts council, outlined the importance of the library in a community and shared the news of Aram Public Library’s upcoming building project, which […]
Elkhorn council approves updated districts
County, state approval next steps in process By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving updated ward boundaries and aldermanic districts last week. A first reading of the ordinances was approved at the council’s Oct. 4 meeting. At the meeting in early […]
