By Todd Mishler Copy Editor Residents of the Whitewater Unified School District spoke Tuesday night — and loudly. Voters approved an operational referendum by a 3,679 to 2,084 margin, or nearly 64 percent support from taxpayers in the nine precincts in Walworth County. It was approved by 54 percent in […]
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Stirring it up
Stir It Up, a fundraiser that supports a variety of causes including VIP Services, the New Beginnings domestic violence shelter build campaign, Lakeland Animal Shelter and area high school music programs was held Nov. 4 at Elkhorn Area High School. Among the school groups to perform was the Big Foot […]
Delavan-Darien referendum passes
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent and Vicky Wedig Editor A referendum to exceed operating costs in the Delavan-Darien School District passed Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. Vote totals on a question to allow the district to exceed revenue limits by $2.8 million for four years are: ✔Yes 3,711 […]
BFHS Drama Club to present play festival
The Big Foot High School Drama Club will present Black Box Play Festival at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10. Directed by Jacob Voigt, this night of theatre will explore the works of emerging playwrights in the style of Black Box theatre and featuring nearly 30 students in the cast […]
Warhawks clinch outright WIAC championship
The fifth-ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team posted its 15th consecutive win, the second longest active streak in NCAA Division III, with a 59-7 thrashing of UW-Stevens Point on Nov. 3. The win at Perkins Stadium improved the Warhawks to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. […]
Banner season continues for Badger’s Koeppel
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Claire Koeppel has had a banner senior season for the Lake Geneva Badger co-op swim team. Entering the WIAA Division 1 sectional swimming and diving competition Nov. 3 at Greenfield, Koeppel already produced a stellar season in the Southern Lakes Conference, where she notched more […]
Services today for former fire chief, newspaper owner Coe
The Whitewater Fire Department will host a wake from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday (Nov. 9) and service at 6 p.m. in memory of honorary retired Chief Charles “Tom” Coe. The ceremonies will be at the fire department, 312 W. Whitewater St. The department also announced on its Facebook page […]
Elkhorn to host Holiday Affair Craft Show
The Holiday Affair Craft Show features more than 300 crafters and artisans offering unique, handcrafted items. The craft show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3, which covers all locations, and all proceeds will benefit the Walworth County Fair’s Barnyard Adventure. […]
Lake Lawn salutes military personnel
Lake Lawn Resort is thanking veterans and active military personnel for their service and sacrifice with new programs this month and into next year. “Our nation’s veterans and active military personnel deserve our country’s unwavering honor, thanks and support,” said Dave Sekeres, general manager of Lake Lawn Resort. “This year, […]
City of Elkhorn sets budget hearing
Tax rate expected to decrease 2 percent By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn has set a public hearing on the 2019 Municipal Budget for 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 9 S. Broad St., Elkhorn. As in years past, the City has […]
