The 9th Annual Discover Whitewater Series Half Marathon and 5K, in conjunction with the Fit Kid Shuffle, saw a significant increase in participants over last year’s races. This year’s event, held Sept. 19, welcomed more than 380 participants and featured at least 240 volunteers as well as support from 60-plus […]
Sports & Other News
Teen tennis phenom nearly reaches U.S. Open
Whitewater’s Reese Brantmeier headed for bright tennis career By Michael J. Lewis Correspondent Sixteen-year-old Reese Brantmeier laughed at the question, because it seemed preposterous, but after the U.S. Open tennis tournament that happened recently, it wasn’t. Brantmeier, a Whitewater native, is a precocious and talented tennis player, one of the […]
Well operator charged with endangering public
Former Elkhorn employee allegedly failed to treat water for arsenic By Vicky Wedig Correspondent An initial appearance is scheduled for Oct. 4 for a former city employee who allegedly allowed unsafe levels of arsenic in an Elkhorn well. Christopher J. Robers, 53, of Elkhorn, was charged Sept. 14 in Walworth […]
For a good cause
Walk to End Alzheimer’s expected to raise more than $150,000 Walkers and teams from across the area participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Walworth County at Library Park in Lake Geneva on Sept. 18. The walk rejoined in person this year, with the health and safety of […]
Draft of sex offender ordinance read
Highlights include statistics and child safety zone maps By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a preliminary discussion early this month, Whitewater’s municipal decision-makers had an initial reading of a draft ordinance that could limit where convicted sex offenders can live within the city after serving their sentence. The […]
Grillin’ and chillin’
This year’s Walworth County Fair featured a new food stand, the FFA Grill ‘n Chill, which served grilled cheese sandwiches and chocolate shakes. One of the many crews to help cover the six days of the fair included, from the left: (front row) Macie Kruse, Sydney Bender, Piper Nuehring, (back) […]
COVID-19 testing, vaccination site open
Walworth County teams up with Open Arms on effort The Walworth County Division of Public Health this week launched a joint COVID-19 testing and vaccination site at Chapel on the Hill, N2440 Ara Glen Dr., Lake Geneva. Open Arms Free Clinic will conduct testing (PCR tests) while Public Health will […]
A bridge over troubled water
Elkhorn council approves cost sharing of Petrie Road bridge repairs By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City of Elkhorn councilmembers recently voted 6-0 in favor of paying a $5,203 invoice for its shared cost of bridge repairs to the Petrie Road bridge that goes over Jackson Creek. According to a memo provided […]
For Lane
Highlights at the second annual Lane’s Way car and truck show, held Sept. 11, at Elkhorn Area High School, included, from the top: Lane’s family – Judy, Cheyenne and Chad – shown watching the presentation of colors by the American Legion; Lane’s truck and related awards on display, in addition […]
Whitewater considers 2-year budget cycle
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the heavy lifting on next year’s spending plan about to get underway, Whitewater officials kicked off the process with a look further down the line that will result in eventual changes. At the urging of City Manager Cameron Clapper, the Common Council on Sept. 7 […]
