By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed zoning change aimed at protecting single-family residences could alter who lives along portions of North Fremont Street in the City of Whitewater. Council member James Winship, who represents the area under scrutiny, has proposed changing zoning on 55 properties to a one- and two-family […]
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School District to continue forward progress
By Kellen Olshefski staff writer District Administrator Christopher Hibner stressed the East Troy School District’s goal to strive to become the “District of Choice,” in his address to the public at Monday’s Board of Education annual meeting. Noting the district doesn’t hide anything from its annual report, including “the good, […]
Making the grade
East Troy Community Schools ‘meet and exceed’ expectations The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released school report cards last week for each public school and district in the state. The report cards are intended to create a more standardized methodology for parents and community members to determine the effectiveness of […]
It’s Homecoming in East Troy!
The East Troy High School varsity football team rides in the annual Homecoming parade around the downtown square this afternoon. The Trojans battle Parkview tonight at 7 p.m. at East Troy High School. The Homecoming dance is Saturday.
Explore astronomy myths, reality at UW-Whitewater
Earth can be a cosmically dangerous place, not just because of everyday challenges like fires, floods and auto accidents, but also because of threats from the sky above. Last year, some people thought the Earth would end on Dec. 21 because of a supposed prediction of the Mayan calendar. This […]
Ride-share hours to expand
As use increases, so will local cab service By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With use on the rise, Whitewater officials plan to not only continue but increase hours of operation for the long-running ride-share program in 2014. The city currently contracts with Fort Atkinson-based Brown Cab Service for the program, which […]
Eagle man faces 17 years on felony drug charge
Police step up effort to eradicate heroin from community By Heather Ruenz Editor In what Eagle Police Chief Russ Ehlers is calling “a great victory” in the war on drugs, a local man suspected of dealing heroin has been charged with a felony that could put him behind bars for […]
Grants available for Walworth County residents
Eligible Walworth County residents can apply for Community Development Block Grant funding on October 15 to get help in making a down payment on a home, install accessibility improvements such as wheelchair ramps, having any issues fixed with a reputable Plumber, electrician, contractor, etc. or receive 0 percent deferred payment […]
Big Foot cross country shines at meet
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent The Big Foot boys and girls cross country teams almost pulled off the perfect effort at Tuesday afternoon’s Rock Valley Conference South Division Meet. But in the end, it still wasn’t too bad at all. The boys upset heavily favored Brodhead-Juda to bring home the […]
Lady Chiefs take first at Badger Invitational
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent The day-long Badger Invitational Saturday wasn’t always smooth sailing for the Big Foot volleyball squad. But the end result was all that mattered – and for the Chiefs, that meant a first-place trophy. Big Foot won all five of its matches, including a three-set victory […]
