By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After weighing several issues — including a small decrease in state and federal funding — Whitewater officials have set in motion plans to increase fares for the taxicab service in 2017. The Common Council On Dec. 6 adopted a plan to essentially increase each fare by […]
Sports & Other News
Whippet wrestlers showing consistent improvement
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent On Dec. 10, the Whitewater High School wrestling team hosted an 11-team invitational that featured “some very good competition,” according to Whippets head coach John Schimming. Much like a week ago, this invitational was formatted as a scramble format, meaning the wrestlers had the opportunity […]
Girls lose to Union Grove, face Badger on Friday
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent After a 0-3 start to the season, Delavan-Darien’s girls basketball team pursued and achieved its first win against Elkhorn on Dec. 2. The Comets defeated the Elks, 60-46, pushing the team’s record to 1-3. After the win against Elkhorn, the team had just one game on […]
Girls take down Brodhead, 54-47
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It’s true that every single presents new challenges – for both hopeful and previous contenders. But significant victories still can’t be overlooked. And last week, the East Troy High School girls basketball team notched a big one. The Trojans built a 10-point lead and iced things […]
Wrestlers Battle on the Bay
Larson brings home second from tournament By Dan Truttschel Correspondent With each passing day, the young East Troy High School wrestling squad is making strides. And at this point of the season, that’s a pretty significant goal. East Troy traveled to Bay Port for the Battle on the Bay Tournament […]
Don’t come to school sick
Whooping cough outbreak continues in East Troy Stay home – please. That’s the message to anyone coughing in the East Troy Community School District. “As much as I absolutely appreciate any family and staff member wanting to be present at school and or work, it is more imperative for […]
Boys go 2-1 for the week
Wins over Jefferson, Brodhead, loss to Hamilton By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It can never be said that the East Troy High School boys basketball team will shy away from a challenge. And there is a method to the madness – to get the Trojans ready for the postseason. East Troy […]
For a great cause
The Greater East Troy Kiwanis Club members show off the pajamas they collected for the Holiday Help of East Troy program this year. The program also received $1,000 from the Kiwanis and $500 from First Citizens State Bank. (Eric Kramer photo)
Boys beat Union Grove, lose to Mukego
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School boys basketball team’s season started on a high note with a 54-42 season-opening win. After that game, the Comets had two more contests the following week, resulting in one win and one loss. Last week, the Comets played two more games, starting […]
Dance Factory presents ‘The Nutcracker’
The Dance Factory and Music Studio Inc. in Delavan presented Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” ballet at Lake Lawn Resort on Nov. 23 and has two performances remaining. “This is our 23rd year performing ‘The Nutcracker,’” said Tina Hansen, Dance Factory owner and director. “I love the magic of the story and […]
