By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District adopted its 2021-22 tax levy and mill rate at its annual meeting on June 28. The levy was set at $17.7 million, down .01 percent from this year. The mill rate was set at $879.85 per $100,000 of property value, also […]
Sports & Other News
Star Spangled Spectacular
At the City of Elkhorn’s Star Spangled Spectacular, members of the Holton-Elkhorn Band take the stage where they performed a variety of patriotic tunes for the large crowd gathered at Sunset Park. See more photos in the July 8 Independent. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Elkhorn trash, recycling fees to increase
It’s an effort to replenish reserve funds, city administrator says By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of increasing solid waste and recycling fees by $1.50 at its June 21 meeting, an action aimed at replenishing reserves after fees failed to cover the […]
(Pork) chop shop
The Luna Project partners two organizations
New Beginnings, Studio 84 team up Two organizations, two different approaches and missions yet interconnected with a common goal of transforming lives have teamed up in a fundraiser. Dubbed the Luna Project, it’s bringing together art and counseling in an effort to raise awareness and funds to support New Beginnings […]
Early show
Whitewater could return to virtual meetings
Pivot being considered due to equipment issues at city hall By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a brief return to a traditional, in-person format, Whitewater municipal officials are leaving the door open to a possible return to a fully virtual format while higher-grade equipment is en route. The Common Council on […]
Sweetness runs in the family
Teen gets stuck on pier
Bystander held patient’s head above water until rescuers arrived By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In what City of Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill described as “one of the more unique calls” he’s responded to, a 14-year-old is reportedly doing well following a freak accident at a pier on Delavan Lake […]
Sharon to host a July 4 blast
The Village of Sharon will celebrate Independence Day Sunday, July 4, with a full slate of activities capped by a fireworks show. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. with big wheel races downtown followed by the traditional Independence Day parade at 11 a.m. Following the parade the hub of […]
