New construction, changes from non-exempt status absorb increased collections By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved its 2017 budget on Nov. 15 with a tax levy of $5.6 million and a mill rate of $10.55 per $1,000 of equalized property value. The tax levy was higher than […]
Sports & Other News
City receives permit for installation of poles
Considered a public utility, city has few options, according to officials By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City Administrator Sam Tapson informed council members last week the city had received a permit request from Wisconsin Technology Networking and that the company would be installing large, telecommunications poles in two locations within the […]
Racky named Volleyball All-American
Sydney Racky, a native of Walworth, and member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team, was one of four Warhawks selected as 2016 All-Americans by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Junior right side hitter Racky (Big Foot High School grad) and junior middle hitter Courtney Wagner (DeKalb, Ill.) were named […]
Chiefs drop basketball opener
Girls off to good start By Dan Truttschel Correspondent An early 10-point deficit Tuesday night put the Big Foot boys basketball team in a hole right from the start. And it was one the Chiefs never could recover from. Senior Beau Cary led the way with 20 points, but it […]
East Troy man charged in Whitewater robbery
A status conference is scheduled for Jan. 5 for an East Troy man who pleaded not guilty Oct. 31 to holding up a Subway restaurant in Whitewater at knifepoint. Gregory La Mar Brackinridge, 52, was charged Oct. 10 in Walworth County Circuit Court with armed robbery. According to the criminal […]
Warhawks reach second round with win over Lakeland
By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent Quarterback Chris Nelson and running back Josh Ringelberg helped push the UW-Whitewater football team to the second round of the NCAA Division 3 Playoffs on Saturday at Perkins Stadium. Both had three touchdowns, Nelson through the air and Ringelberg on the ground, to help the Warhawks […]
City tax levy, mill rate on the rise
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After six weeks of intensive review, Whitewater officials have minted the city’s 2017 budget. The document includes trims to the operating budget in year-over-year comparisons and an increase in the amount the municipality is levying taxpayers. The Common Council on Nov. 15 unanimously approved the budget, […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” ~ Henry Van Dyke The staff at Southern Lakes Newspapers wishes everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Efforts underway to fill three city positions
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The number of leadership positions in need of replacement within Whitewater’s municipal government has expanded from two to three. City officials say intensive recruitment efforts are underway. City Manager Cameron Clapper on Nov. 1 discussed with the Common Council the ongoing search for two positions: media […]
Logo sought for Cultural Arts Center’s anniversary
Whitewater Arts Alliance announces tentative plans at annual meeting The year 2017 marks the 10th year that the Whitewater Arts Alliance has had a home base at the Cultural Arts Center, on 402 W. Main St. “Formerly the White Memorial Public Library, this prominent and historic building in its park […]
