During a program called Gather/Chatter/Scatter for young, preschool aged children, city alderman Ryan Schroeder reads at Aram Public Library in Delavan. It took place during National Library Week, April 7-13, when Schroeder spent time reading to local youth during special programs held at the library. (Submitted photo)
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Whitewater to increase fines for damage to landmarks
The City of Whitewater has changed an ordinance, increasing fines to those who damage properties listed as local landmarks. Section 7.36.030 (b) (1): Damage to a landmark or landmark site as defined in 17.04.020 shall, upon conviction thereof, be subjected to a fine of seven hundred ($700) dollars to one […]
Homicide charge dismissed in Roma’s shooting
Charge dropped in exchange for pleas on drug charges A homicide charge against a Milwaukee man was dismissed in exchange for guilty pleas to drug charges associated with the death of a man shot by a sheriff’s deputy in East Troy in 2016. At a pretrial conference March 6, Jose […]
New hotel in Lake Geneva set to open late summer
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer The hotel under construction along Highway 12 in Lake Geneva will be a Marriott Fairfield Inn. The four-story hotel will have 92 rooms and is expected to open in late summer or early fall. “They’re very close to their projected timeline, the (winter) weather did […]
Delavan-Darien School Board approves paying off loan
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School board borrowed just under $1 million from the state trust fund after a referendum failed in 2015. As a result of fewer students than expected leaving through open enrollment, the district can now afford to pay off that loan, per a discussion […]
Workshops support Wisconsin women landowners
As the number of women landowners continues to rise, the need for targeted resources and support also increases. A free workshop, “Women Caring for the Land: Conservation Learning Circles,” specifically supports women who own farmland but do not live there and might rent it to an area farmer. These sessions […]
Man gets 8 years for role in bank robbery
A Waukesha man was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in robbing a bank in East Troy in June. Michael K. Brown, 37, pleaded guilty Nov. 13 to robbery of a financial institution as a party to a crime. He was sentenced Jan. 10 to eight years […]
And, they’re off!
Kids in the nine and older group take off during the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Duck Pond Recreation Area in Fontana April 20. Just prior to the horn being blown to signify the start of the hunt, the Easter Bunny arrived on a Fontana fire truck. The event, […]
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Days this weekend
Dodge tall buildings and escape from a cat. Compete in JeopBirdy and Bird Bingo. Look through a spotting scope, learn how to use binoculars and go on a 10-minute bird walk. Make a model bird and join the Flock. These are just some of the more than 20 activities in […]
Key Club approaches fundraising goal for dog park
Sponsorship, giving opportunities still available East Troy High School Key Club is about three-quarters of the way to its goal of raising $15,000 for the dog park it’s building by East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive. “We have had many area businesses and community members contribute and are very […]
