Jeffrey S. Bonsall, 45, of Delavan, was killed this morning when the vehicle he was a passenger in crashed into a tree on Highway 36 in Lyons. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, a report of a one-vehicle crash came in at about 9:30 a.m. […]
Sports & Other News
Charges possible
Delavan-Darien student could be charged for school shooting threat By Tracy Ouellette Editor and Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Police are considering charges against a Delavan-Darien High School student taken into custody Friday morning in connection with a social media threat to “shoot up” a school made in the East Troy […]
Cadet program coming to Whitewater PD
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A program aimed at linking criminal justice students with the resources of the Whitewater Police Department is about to get a footing in the community. In early 2015, Whitewater Police will begin rolling out a new cadet program that will give a dozen potential law enforcement […]
Special recognition
Prior to the start of last week’s final football game of the season for Whitewater High School, the senior members of the team were introduced along with the adult mentors chosen by the young men as having made a positive impact during their high school years. Mark Maas (left), the Dean […]
Dress up your pets
Costume contest, pet parade slated Oct. 30 The Miss Whitewater Queens are set to host a Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Pet Parade next week to add another twist to the Halloween season and raise money for the Walworth County Humane Society in the process. Slated to begin at 4:30 p.m., […]
Musical memories
Whitewater High School senior choir members (from the left) Gwen Smith, Desi Schultz, Remi Van Daele and Jeremy Hoesly, sing a tune during the recent fall concert at the school. (Tom Ganser Photo)
Roommates charged with setting fire to house in Whitewater
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Two Whitewater roommates are suspected of setting fire to a rental home owned by state Rep. Robin Vos. Curtis M. Schwab, of Whitewater, and Andrew J. Kvasnicka, of Brookfield, both 22, are charged with arson, a Class C felony offense that carries maximum penalties of […]
The haunting of East Troy
Historical Society’s biennial Ghost Walk returns Saturday By Tracy Ouellette Editor Every other year, for the past decade or so, the East Troy Area Historical Society invites the public to learn about some of the “haunted” houses in the village with its Spirits of East Troy Ghost Walk. One of […]
Girls take conference title, again
East Troy No. 1 seed for regionals By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Heading into Saturday’s Rock Valley Conference Tournament, the East Troy High School girls volleyball team was in solid position to bring home the title. And that’s just what the Trojans did – in dominating fashion once again. East Troy, […]
Trojans end season on loss to Jefferson
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The last remaining hope for the East Troy High School football team to secure a playoff berth was a win Friday night at Jefferson. Unfortunately for the Trojans, the Eagles had no intentions of letting that happen. Jefferson blitzed East Troy for 20 unanswered first-quarter points […]