School Board to look at survey numbers on Monday By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy School Board will hear the results of the recent referendum survey from the district’s communication’s consultant Joe Donovan, of Donovan Group, at a special working session on Monday. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. […]
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Mary Ebbott (left) who just celebrated her 100th birthday June 6, and Lynn Binnie, Administrator of Operations for Fairhaven Senior Services, applaud the Palmyra-Eagle Community Band during the June 26 concert in the park at Cravath Lake in Whitewater. (Tom Ganser photo)
Men charged in Whitewater burglary
Initial appearances are scheduled for July 3 for three Jefferson men charged with stealing and pawning items from a Whitewater home. Sean J. Mueller, 20, Michael L. Miller, 21, and Lucas D. Smillie, 22, were charged June 11 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling. […]
South Lakeshore Drive bridge in Fontana closed last week
Bridge undergoes repairs after being found unsafe for traffic By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor Fontana employees traditionally work diligently to prepare for the July 4 holiday, the busiest time of the year for the resort village. This year’s preparations may have been the most challenging yet, with the […]
Teacher remains on suspension following Facebook post
Williams Bay School Board continues thorough analysis of incident prior to making final decision By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor Breann Vogt, a fifth-grade teacher at Williams Bay Elementary School, remains on leave following a Facebook post she made on June 2. Vogt, who has taught at the school […]
Suspect arrested for June 19 lewd and lascivious act
By Kellen Olshefski Editor City of Elkhorn Police arrested a 38-year-old Darien man June 24 who allegedly exposed himself to an adult female on June 19 on North Broad Street. William McCleery, of Darien, has been charged with one count of lewd and lascivious behavior, exposure, according to […]
Police hope for safe holiday weekend
Chief says proper safety precautions are a necessity with weekend’s festivities By Kellen Olshefski Editor With fireworks playing a large role in Fourth of July celebrations nationwide, City of Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen said Monday police are aiming for a fun, but safe and legal, holiday weekend. With […]
United Nations flag not likely to fly
Resident’s plea leads council to consider other gestures of peace By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a resident’s impassioned plea, Whitewater municipal leaders will likely not move forward and fly a flag in support of the United Nations. But other gestures demonstrating the city’s support and desire of world peace could […]
Zelich bound over for trial
Detective says Zelich told him deaths were accidental By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Steven Zelich, accused of hiding two bodies in the Town of Geneva, has been bound over for trial during a preliminary hearing Thursday morning in Walworth County Circuit Court. According to testimony from Walworth County Sheriff’s Detective […]
Former Lake Geneva employees charged with misconduct
Top two street workers allegedly gave away, sold city property By Vicky Wedig Editor Two former Lake Geneva Street Department employees are charged with 10 felony and four misdemeanor offenses for allegedly giving away city property or selling it and keeping the proceeds in a “slush fund.” Ronald M. Carstensen, […]
