Board to consider sale of industrial land By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Village of Sharon is on the verge of two new developments that could bring jobs to the area and new life to the heart of the village. On Friday, the Village Board will meet in closed […]
Sports & Other News
CDA budget increases by more than $30K
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA), the appointed body tasked with overseeing economic growth within the city, has developed an operating budget for 2014. The $137,200 budget for the upcoming year represents an increase from the 2013 budget of $103,803. The CDA voted unanimously in favor […]
Kayser named Elks’ soccer MVP, others honored
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent A steady, unassuming player led a steady, unassuming Elkhorn Area High School boys soccer team this season. Elks coach BZ Kayser announced midfielder Chandler Kayser is the Elks’ Most Valuable Player for the 2013 season. “He’s just the ultimate team captain out there,” BZ Kayser […]
Walworth attempts to hold the line on spending
Village sets annual budget hearing for Monday night By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The Village of Walworth is aiming to maintain fiscal responsibility with its proposed 2014 budget – which would levy $1.33 million on village taxpayers – by continuing to pay down debt and focus on minor projects rather […]
Holton Manor will double in size
Senior living facility acquires Holton House, begins ambitious expansion By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer With the acquisition of the Holton House property at the north end of Broad Street, along with some property from the city, Elkhorn’s Holton Manor is planning to expand its senior living facilities. According to Administrator […]
Make it a Happy Holly Days
Sign up now to participate in the Nov. 29 parade Have you ever wanted to enter a float, play music, or march in the Happy Holly Days parade? Downtown Whitewater, Inc. is offering a chance for organizations, clubs, schools and special programs to show off at the 2013 Happy Holly […]
Three Whippets named to RVC soccer first team
By David Paulsen Sports correspondent Three Whitewater High School boys soccer players have been named to the Rock Valley Conference all-conference first-team. The honor follows the team’s RVC championship, its first since 2008 and third under head coach Rene Menager. Forward Mark Cuevas, midfielder Max Walton and defender Saul Vargas […]
Washington Elementary giving back big time
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The students of Washington Elementary School are getting into the holiday season in a big way through a special school project, “Giving Thanks by Giving Back.” Their goal is to collect 10,000 clothing items by Nov. 22 for Whitewater’s Community Clothes Closet in a project organized […]
School District puts out call for bus drivers
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District is in need of bus drivers and according to Business Administrator Kathy Zwirgzdas that need is immediate. “I’ve always felt we were on the edge with this,” she said at Monday night’s monthly board meeting. “But now I’m really worried.” […]
WHS cross country runners presented awards
The Whitewater High School Cross Country team celebrated the end of a very successful 2013 season at their year-end banquet on Monday, Nov. 11. The WHS girls were Rock Valley Champions and the Boys finished 2nd. Brett Harms finished 5th at the state meet for the second consecutive year and […]
