Frustration with insurance companies leads him to try new approach By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor Chad Schleiger has been treating patients in his chiropractic office in Delafield since 2012, but has grown frustrated with insurance companies dictating each patient’s care. So, in March, when he opened his new pediatric and […]
Sports & Other News
Callope named Middle School Teacher of the Year
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Last Friday is a day Diana Callope, a teacher at Whitewater Middle School, won’t soon forget, if ever, as she was named the Wisconsin Middle School Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony at the school. State Superintendent Tony Evers announced the honor the morning […]
Whippets look to turn season around against Parkview
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The Whitewater Whippets have had a tough go of it this season thus far, and playing Big Foot last Friday night did not make life any easier for them. A 19-point second quarter explosion helped Big Foot defeat the Whippets 33-0, handing the Whippets their […]
East Troy Bluegrass Festival returns for 21st year
Historic Village Square set to host bands and contests this weekend East Troy, home to Alpine Valley Music Theatre, has had a long musical connection and over the years, it’s evolved to become a popular destination for music fans from around the country. On Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. […]
Body discovered in Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
The body of a man was located in the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy off of Harris Road in Williams Bay at about noon today, according to press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office. According to the release, a few volunteer searchers went out looking this morning for Brian Bates from […]
Most area schools score above average on ACT
Elkhorn aims for better scores in future years By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer and Kellen Olshefski Editor All but four area high schools scored above the state average on the 2013-14 ACT test, according to results released Aug. 20. Elkhorn, Union Grove, Palmyra-Eagle and Delavan-Darien high schools showed average composite […]
Investigation continues into cause of Abell’s fire
State Fire Marshal’s Office involved due to significant loss By Kellen Olshefski Editor State and local officials are continuing investigations into an early-morning fire that ravaged Abell’s Bar and Restaurant in Elkhorn last Friday. According to City of Elkhorn Fire Department Chief Rod Smith, the fire was initially reported at […]
Both lanes open at Highway 12/50 interchange in Lake Geneva
Earlier today, an incident on a construction site caused the westbound lanes of Highway 50 at Highway 12 in Lake Geneva to be closed, according to a DOT press release. Traffic was detoured around the site of the reported construction accident until about 12:30 p.m. this afternoon. Check back for […]
Kickers look to regroup
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The Whitewater High School boys soccer team found itself with an even record after five games (2-2-1), even after dropping a hard fought match against Delavan-Darien late last week. This might be a season in which the Whippets make it to the postseason with a […]
District Governor, local author guests of Rotary
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Mary Beth Seiser, Governor for District 6270 of Rotary International, was the guest speaker at the Whitewater Rotary Club on Aug. 26. The Whitewater Rotary Club is one of 56 clubs in District 6270 in southeastern Wisconsin that includes more than 3,000 members. Seiser began by […]
