By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Town Board on Jan. 21 approved raising buoy and raft permit fees for Delavan Lake from $15 to $30. The permit will still be good for three years from the date of issuance. Administrator John Olson said buoys are often used to mark […]
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Council helps Aquatic Center stay afloat
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With rising costs on the horizon, leaders behind the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center are asking the city and school district for additional funding to keep the municipal amenity afloat in 2014. Steven J. Ryan and Paula Malone, the center’s president and operations director, respectively, came […]
Aurora to invest $100 million in area
Plan secures future for Lakeland hospital, including new urgent care center in Delavan By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Aurora Health Care announced plans Friday to invest $100 million in the Walworth County and Burlington markets, securing the future of Lake Medical Center near Elkhorn and paving the way for […]
From the Hart
Woman organizes fundraiser for local family in need By Tracy Ouellette Editor A benefit for the Stephanie Hart family is being held on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Lindey’s on Beulah in East Troy. The family friendly event will feature a fishing jamboree, live band, raffles, chili cook-off, kids activities and […]
Schools closings won’t affect calendar, yet
By Tracy Ouellette Editor Unlike some of the nearby school districts, the East Troy schools will not have to make up the recently cancelled school days due to the extreme cold weather. For the second time this year, below freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills closed schools in Southeastern Wisconsin […]
Police buy items to use during drug searches
Purchases made with money seized from drug offenders By Vicky Wedig Editor The Delavan Police Department is using money seized from drug offenders over the past few years to buy equipment to use in drug investigations. The Common Council approved the purchase of about $9,445 in equipment Jan. 13 at […]
The music lives on
Peterson CD release party and fundraiser slated Feb. 8 The music lives on for the late Pat Peterson, a musician from Whitewater who died of brain cancer last year with a CD release celebration and fundraiser slated Feb. 8. Innabeat Music and Entertainment present The David Mazzie Acoustic Experience, Katie […]
Flapjacks for a cause
The UW-Whitewater Circle K club, the college level of Kiwanis, will assist the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club in an effort to bring people together for good food and fun at a pancake breakfast Saturday. All of the money raised will support various Whitewater community projects that the Breakfast Kiwanis sponsors […]
Find peace, harmony and joy
Meditation classes start Monday at the Wisdom Wellness Center For those interested in learning more about meditation, from what people do when they meditate to those seeking more peace, harmony and joy in their lives, an upcoming meditation class being offered in Jefferson may provide the answer. A series of […]
A reason to freeze
Chili cook-off to support Special Olympics Do you make an incredible chili? Are you interested in helping raise funds for Special Olympics? Then the Freeze Fest Chili Cook-off might be just what you’re looking for. Get together a group of people – your family, friends, club, group, church or business […]
