Dennis Raap, of Coopersille, Mich., works on the detail of the eagle’s wings Thursday of the military mural being painted on the outside of the American Legion Hall during the Walldogs event this week. (Vicky Wedig photo)
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Birth of a mural
The Birthplace of the P.T. Barnum Circus mural takes shape on the outside of the J&M Trading and Music building at 302 W. Walworth Ave. on Thursday. (Vicky Wedig photo)
Man shot at Elkhorn residence
Shooter in police custody, victim transported to hospital By Kellen Olshefski Editor Police confirmed Thursday afternoon a man was shot at a residence behind Elkhorn’s Dollar Tree store on West Hidden Trail. Capt. Jon Anzalone of the City of Elkhorn Police Department said it was reported to police sometime between […]
Sharon Bike Rodeo to be held this Saturday
The Village of Sharon Police Department is holding its annual Bike Rodeo from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, June 27, in the back parking lot of the Sharon Police Department, 125 Plain St. Through the event, which is open to children of all ages, the department will provide area […]
Newly appointed second lieutenants ‘do solemnly swear’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent For seven University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, the excitement of graduating on May 15 was jumpstarted at 0730 hours as they crossed the bridge from being cadets in the UWW Army Reserve Officer Training Corps to second lieutenants during the Warhawk Battalion’s Spring 2015 Commissioning Ceremony. The […]
Walldogs invade Delavan
Mural artists out to leave their mark on city By Vicky Wedig Editor National and international artists are busy in and around downtown Delavan this week painting 18 murals on buildings during the Delavan Walldog event – The Greatest Walls on Earth, which lasts until Sunday. Visitors can tour the […]
WRAP exhibit wrapping up soon
The Wisconsin Regional Artists Association is sponsoring the WRAP exhibit, featuring the works of non-professional Wisconsin artists at Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main Street through June 27. Nearly 60 artists from Whitewater, Palmyra, Elkhorn, Williams Bay, Janesville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Watertown, Beloit, Madison, Fitchburg, Verona, Monona, Walworth, Edgerton, […]
It’s the size of the heart that matters
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent At 7 years old, Joseph Kienbaum already has lofty ambitions, including making the world a better place — a philosophy best represented by his ongoing philanthropic efforts within Whitewater. After raising funds to benefit the arts and bring iPads into the hands of a few children […]
Honoring a special lady
Memorials dedicated to former administrator By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Pamela Knorr, who served the Walworth Joint 1 School District as administrator for more than 20 years was honored with two memorials on June 3. The library at Walworth Grade School was renamed the Pamela Knorr Memorial Library and a memorial […]
Council to vote on rezone for landscaping company
Rezone met with some opposition from nearby residents, owners look to work towards mutual agreement By Kellen Olshefski Editor A first reading of an ordinance to rezone a piece of property off of Highway 67 for use by a landscaping company was met by some opposition from nearby residents at […]
