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Sunday, November 17, 2024
Nathan McIntyre, who plays Horton from “Horton Hears a Who,” rehearses a scene where Horton learns of Who families living on his clover, with Shelby Lundin (front, from left), Ann McGrail, Lauren Lindner, Angel Castro (back, from left) and Anastasia Demco representing birds and waves. The scene is […]
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin recently awarded a total of $21,559 through its C.D. Besadny Conservation Grant Program to 30 organizations across the state to implement conservation projects. Three area organizations received awards. They include: Nature’s Classroom Institute, Jericho Creek Boardwalk Construction, Mukwonago; Camp Timber-lee, Oak Savanna Alliance Educational […]
Residents tell School Board to stop fighting and fix the problem By Tracy Ouellette Editor Tempers flared Monday night at the East Troy Community School District Board of Education meeting when nearly 70 people showed up to have their say about the failed facility needs referendum. Emotions ran high as […]
Dodge, Jakscht, Santos named to first team By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The East Troy High School girls volleyball team recently placed seven players on this year’s All-Rock Valley Conference North Division squads. Leading the way was junior M.E. Dodge, who was a unanimous pick as the player of the year. […]
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The students at Doubek Elementary School, whose mascot is the Dalmatian, are not only “PAWS”itively Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Caring, they are also bucket fillers. Bucket filling is based off Carol McCloud’s children’s book “Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for […]
Seven football players named to all-conference teams By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The East Troy football team recently placed seven players on this year’s All-Rock Conference North Division teams. Landing on the first team were senior quarterback Charlie Kutschenreuter and sophomore defensive lineman Owen Goedland, while second-team selections were junior defensive […]
By Kellen Olshefski Editor With concerns needing council approval for change orders before completing work could slow, or even halt, the Sunset Park pool project, the Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of forming an oversight committee during its Monday night Committee of the Whole Meeting. The new oversight committee […]
Michael Christensen, 15, has always found a reason to be thankful, despite spending nearly his entire life battling leukemia. Christensen was first diagnosed at age 3 and suffered two relapses. He has received countless blood and platelet transfusions throughout his treatment. This Thanksgiving season, Michael and his family have much […]
Elkhorn Area High School to present fall play Nov. 14-15 In a similar vein to John Green’s breakout novel The Fault in Our Stars and FOX Television’s new hit The Red Band Society, Elkhorn Area High School is preparing for its production of the drama, “John Lennon and Me,” by […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With long-range efficiency in mind, Whitewater officials are looking into the prospect of upgrading the city’s existing sanitary sewer system. The cost of such a project, however, remains up for debate. The city has contracted with civil engineering firm Baxter and Woodman to make recommendations on […]
