By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The sudden, unexpected death of Council President James “Jim” Allen in the thick of the holidays prompted an outpouring of support from his elected colleagues and community members as the Common Council held its first meeting since the incident this week. Allen, who served on […]
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Council aims to revisit use of the vehicles on city streets at Feb. 5 meeting
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its Jan. 3 meeting, the City of Elkhorn Common Council further discussed the use of ATVs and UTVs on city streets, requesting more information before the topic comes back to the council at its Feb. 5 meeting. At the meeting, City Administrator Adam Swann said […]
Survivor hits in the heart at Join the Movement event
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Growing up in Illinois, Sherry Camp knew nothing of a regular home life. With two parents that abused her amidst alcohol and drug abuse, Camp’s father promised her as a bride to the Klu Klux Klan. Her mother never said the words, “I love you,” and […]
Village of Darien searching for new admin
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Village of Darien is in need of a new Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer. The board received an update about the hiring process from the current Administrator, Lindsey Peterson, on Monday evening. Peterson has been with the village for three years and is leaving to become the […]
Council approves employee bonuses for all workers
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Against the backdrop of inflationary pressures that continue to pinch consumers’ pocketbooks, Whitewater officials have finalized a plan for a tiered one-time financial bonus in the new year. The Common Council on Dec. 19 approved the bonus plan, finalizing a proposal that had been deliberated […]
Village Hall renovations to begin soon
By Stephanie Jones Correspondent The new year will bring a new look for the entrance of East Troy’s Village Hall, as well as a long-awaited new HVAC system. The Village Board on Dec. 4 approved a bid from Lake Geneva’s Glen Fern Construction for the project. Village Administrator Eileen Suhm […]
First baby of the new year!
For the first time in a few years, Aurora Lakeland Medical Center celebrated a baby born on New Year’s Day. Novalei Loveless was born at 4:06 a.m. Jan. 1. Her parents, Alyvia Woodless and Carson Loveless, live in Elkhorn. Novalei is shown here in an Aurora Health Care swaddle and […]
Town considering EMS shared services
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Town of Delavan board approved a resolution designating three officials as primary EMS shared services contacts for the town on Dec. 19. The board also voiced support for a county-wide fore/EMS study regarding potential shared services. Supervisor Bill Thummel said the town will be […]
Council reviewing sidewalk ordinance
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Will the City of Whitewater charge a special assessment fee for property owners in need of having sidewalks replaced? If so, how much? These are lingering questions officials are contemplating as potential revisions to an ordinance concerning sidewalk repair and replacement is reviewed. A first […]
VIP’s Casino Night coming soon
VIP Services, 811 E. Geneva St., Elkhorn, will host its second annual Casino Night Benefit Saturday, Feb. 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Geneva Tap House. Funds raiser at the event will go to support VIP’s ongoing community programs and essential services for adults with disabilities. Tickets for the […]
