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Saturday, May 24, 2025
Former D-DHS coach loses battle with cancer By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent For many students who attended Delavan-Darien School District, Deb Ludlow was that one teacher who made a difference in their lives. Ludlow taught health and physical education and coached tennis in the district for more 30 years before retiring […]
A hearing to consider a motion to dismiss a murder charge against a Delavan man is scheduled for Aug. 13. The hearing, initially set for June 19, was delayed until July 10 and then again until Aug. 13. Rafael Olivarez, 39, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the May […]
Local students – more than 75 in all – perform “Shrek-The Musical” July 10-12, under the direction of Jim McCulloch at Whitewater High School, proving that what appears ugly is actually fun and beautiful. The summer play sold 850 tickets in three shows. The Whitewater High School Players fall musical […]
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library has only a few remaining programs so residents are encouraged to check them out and spend at least a few dog days of summer at the local library. • Toddler Drive-In Movie Time is on Friday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. […]
Nouveau and ‘grand finale’ concert round out season for Community Band The East Troy Community Band’s Thursday Nights on the Square is hosting a free public concert of “Swing Nouveau” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, on the historic East Troy Village Square. Bring a lawn chair to hear […]
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Whitewater’s emergency management plan has been tweaked, following the recent retirement of a venerable staffer within the ranks of the city’s police department. The Common Council on July 15 appointed Todd Lindert to the position of emergency management coordinator. Sabrina Ojibway and Ryan Dion will work […]
By Jeff Angileri CONTRIBUTOR Jim Winship will give a presentation on his new book, “Coming of Age in El Salvador,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St., Whitewater. Winship was on his way to El Salvador, a country that’s suffered […]
Village Board debates how to honor community members By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board debated how to honor local business owners David and Maureen “Reenie” Allen Monday night at its regular board meeting. Village Board President Randy Timms submitted a nomination to have the Allens honored on […]
Common Council revises passage in ordinance from 1971 By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Citing a potential conflict within the community, Whitewater officials last week voted against flying a flag in support of the United Nations. With assistance from City Attorney Wally McDonell, the council voted to amend an ordinance, first adopted […]
Team ends regular season with loss to Kenosha By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Even in defeat in its regular-season finale Friday, the East Troy Legion Post 188 baseball team left with something to build from. And now it’s onto the regional tournament to see how much progress it has made. […]
