Decrease in cost, increase in resources expected as a result Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, Jefferson and Waukesha counties will join together in a new library system that will provide improved library services to citizens of the two counties, according to a press release sent out last week. Currently, the 16 […]
Sports & Other News
Board to continue advocacy of district
Engagement with community remains a priority By Chris Bennett Correspondent A significant goal of the Whitewater Unified School District board in the upcoming academic year is staying engaged with the community and advocating for the district on a policy and legislative level. The board decided as much at the July […]
Terra Yard gains approval from council
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of an ordinance to rezone a piece of property off of Highway 67 for use by a landscaping company. The council voted 5-1 in favor of the ordinance, with Alderman Michael Kluck casting the dissenting vote. The […]
Into the blue
Local skydiving team wins national championship By Tracy Ouellette Editor Local-based skydiving team Slotswitch won gold in two-way canopy formation skydiving at the U.S. Parachute Association National Parachuting Championships that concluded June 25 at Skydive Paraclete XP in Raeford, N.C. The team operates out of Skydive Milwaukee in East Troy […]
Corks & Canvas event Monday
Fin & Hooves, located at the Whitewater Country Club, will host a Corks & Canvas paint night at 6 p.m., Monday, July 13. Host Kristen Monday will assist attendees in painting a gorgeous canvas over the course of the evening. In addition to going home with a painting, attendees will […]
Council appoints alderman
Bruce Lechner to represent citizens in city’s third district By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of appointing Bruce Lechner to fill the vacant District 3 aldermanic seat on the council. The seat has been vacant since former District 3 alderman James D’Alessandro submitted […]
Village insurance company agrees to pay legal fees
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board held a special meeting June 29 to approve a settlement agreement with the village’s insurance company and the lawyer the insurance company hired on behalf of the village during the lawsuit brought against the village by former administrator Judy Weter. The […]
Officials wade through wastewater plant details
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As one of Whitewater’s more grandiose capital expenditures — upgrading the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant — waits in the wings, officials continue to comb through some of the finite details concerning the project, which carries a projected $20.7 million price tag. The Common Council on […]
Police investigate BB shooting incident
Whitewater Police are investigating a BB shooting that occurred last Saturday and though one suspect has been apprehended, police are seeking additional information and persons of interest regarding the incident. According to a press release from the department on Saturday, July 4 at about 10:24 p.m., Whitewater police officers responded […]
4th of July fun
Lyrik Petitt takes a ride on the carousel in Cravath Lakefront Park during Whitewater’s four-day, 4th of July festival that featured a carnival including rides and local vendors, live music, a parade, the Whippet City Mile Run, two nights of fireworks and a performance by the Minneiska Water Ski Team.
