By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While Whitewater officials are working vigorously to plan for an upgrade of the city’s aging wastewater treatment facility, an outright replacement of the existing bio-digester is not expected to be part of the process. Tim Reel, Whitewater’s wastewater superintendent, said the city is not planning to […]
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Schools aim to clarify referendum questions prior to election
By Kellen Olshefski Editor Elkhorn Area School District is welcoming and aiming to clarify any questions regarding the district’s two-part referendum on the April 7 ballot prior to the election. The two-part referendum calls for two sums of money: the first being a total of $20.42 million to address safety […]
A desire to make a difference
Group aims to help curb hunger, around the world and locally By Heather Ruenz Editor In October, a group of Whitewater residents traveled to Delavan to volunteer for something that they had never done before – MobilePack, an international dry food-packaging event and service project. The group of 10 from […]
Man charged with OWI after fight with girlfriend
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for March 25 for an Elkhorn man charged with an eighth drunken driving offense. Scott R. Liebnow, 57, was charged March 16 in Walworth County Circuit Court with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, eighth offense. According to the criminal […]
Men charged in beating, robbery in Whitewater
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Three men are charged with beating and robbing two men after allegedly getting kicked out of a party in Whitewater in the summer of 2013. Lorenzo E. Rosario, Tony A. Turner II and Derrick L. Seay, all 22 and all of Racine, are charged in […]
East Troy Expo focuses on all things local
Local vendors, giveaways and live entertainment will be under one roof when East Troy Expo returns for its seventh year. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at East Troy Middle School, 3143 Graydon Ave. Organized by the East Troy Area Chamber […]
Lady Elks ready to rise in SLC
Softball team looks to build on last season’s lessons By Chris Bennett Correspondent A recent photo, snapped after a team building exercise on a Saturday morning at Elkhorn’s Sunset Park, perfectly sums up the outlook for the Elkhorn Area High School softball team. After running the hill behind their home […]
Girls track opens season in style
Team finishes first at Jim Reinhard Dog Relays By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls track team opened the season with a flourish March 20 at West Allis Central High School in the Jim Reinhard Dog Relays. The Elks scored 96 points and won the meet for […]
Nothing beats a live performance
Kate Vacula (from left), Brooke Berryman, Sam Messel, Jared Schnupp and Veritza Carreno of the Big Foot High School Woodwind Quintet perform a piece titled “Shenandoah” during the March 14 Solo and Ensemble Festival held at Big Foot High School. The group placed second.
Man severely injured in three-vehicle crash
A 23-year-old Elkhorn man suffered severe injuries Tuesday morning when the car he was driving collided with a semitrailer truck and a Jeep in the Town of Walworth. Maxwell P. Osman was taken from the crash scene by Flight For Life helicopter and remained hospitalized Tuesday afternoon, according to a […]
