By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Even though it’s still early, there were plenty of eyes on last weekend’s always challenging Joust Invitational Volleyball Tournament. And while the East Troy High School girls squad left with one blemish on its record, it’s safe to say the Trojans more than held their own. […]
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High School students receive AP Scholar awards
The College Board recently recognized several East Troy High School students, who earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards on the basis of their academic performance on AP exams. Eighty East Troy High School students took 135 AP exams in May and 12 earned special recognition from the College Board. “I am […]
D-DHS teacher dies suddenly
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School community is mourning the loss of another beloved teacher, mentor and friend. Carrie Anne (Sisk) Schuknecht died Wednesday from a reported blood clot. Earlier in the summer, retired physical education teacher Deb Ludlow died after a battle with cancer. Schuknecht, who was […]
Mini-warehouse project discussed by commission
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A proposed small warehouse business could soon occupy land along South Janesville Street on Whitewater’s southern end. But a number of issues — including the potential widening of state Highway 59 — could impact the design of the property. The city Plan and Architectural Review Commission […]
Camp Alice Chester master plan presentation set for Sept. 6
The public is invited to attend a presentation on camp master planning, and sustainable development at Camp Alice Chester, N8651 Townline Road, East Troy, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. The presentation, titled “Connecting to the Land – Escape to Swan Lake!” will detail the Girl Scouts’ plans to […]
Opinions mixed on color regulations
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Opinions regarding the potential regulation of commercial building exteriors in Whitewater’s downtown retail district have been mixed since members of the city Plan and Architectural Review Commission discussed the color scheme of a proposed coffee shop earlier this month. Commissioners on Aug. 11 reviewed and acted […]
Be optimistic
UW-Whitewater/Community Optimists club recruiting additional members The members of the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimists Club know life is busy and hardly slows down but also think the people of the community deserve the best opportunities possible and they want others to join them. Formerly separate optimists clubs supporting the people of the […]
The ‘Wisconsin Oven Way’
Village Board approves honorary name change for Young Street By Tracy Ouellette Editor Dave Strand, president and CEO of Wisconsin Oven Corp. in East Troy recently asked the Village of East Troy Board to change the name of the street the company is located on to “Wisconsin Oven Way.” The […]
Technology Park offers resources to startups, innovators
By Heather Ruenz EDITOR Keeping up with the fast pace of technology in the business world is a challenge in itself. From mobile apps to cloud computing tech services like AWS WAR, there are many ways in which a business can utilize technology for its own benefit. However, many startups […]
All eyes on the ball
Jake Riemer battles with an Evansville player during Whitewater’s 3-0 loss to Evansville Aug. 21. Evansville, Whippet coach Rene Menager said, is setting the bar for the Rock Valley South Conference early in the season. (Bob Mischka photo)
