By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent It’s been two years since I was on the football coaching staff at Big Foot High School, but every chance I get to go back and see the Chiefs in action, it’s certainly an opportunity I enjoy. And now that I’m on the […]
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Compliance checks to target illegal alcohol sales
Local liquor sellers put on notice that police will send underage purchasers into their stores By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Elkhorn police will attempt to reduce the sale of alcohol to underage people this month with an effort that could be viewed as being more about educating business owners […]
Fontana eyes team approach
Friday meeting to settle administrative vacancies By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Fontana Village Board is scheduled to convene a special meeting late Friday afternoon to finalize its interim solution for continued management of the village. On Monday, the board solved several of the challenges posed by the pending […]
Seven Elkhorn swimmers have a date with state
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Seven Elkhorn swimmers across six events are headed to the WIAA Division 2 State Swimming and Diving Meet Friday at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium in Madison. “We had a strong and fast sectional, which is good because you rise the occasion,” Elks coach Jamie […]
Council green-lights pool project
Following advice of voters, aldermen vote 4-2 to move ahead with new facility for Sunset Park By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer At its Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, the Elkhorn City Council, in a 4-2 vote, officially commited to a new swimming facility at Sunset Park. Council President […]
Whitewater Cares seeks donations
For those wanting to help brighten the holiday season for people in the local community, six downtown Whitewater businesses are set to collect donations for their favorite charities. Dales Bootery, Frame Dog, GMA Printing, Hamilton House, Studio 84 and Quiet Hut Sports will accept donations for Bethel House of Whitewater, […]
Is technology muzzling communication?
By Tom Ganser Correspondent During the eighth lecture in the 2013 Fairhaven Lecture Series on Oct. 28, Dick Haven led his audience on a fast-paced 53 minute field trip exploring “American Political Discourse Since 1983: The Impact of Cable TV, Email, Twitter, Facebook and Other Technology Innovations.” Haven is also […]
Discover Whitewater distributes $25,000 to local charities
Sponsors, volunteers, charity partners praised at thank you reception The Greater Whitewater Committee debuted their inaugural Discover Whitewater Series Sept. 22 featuring a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K and Fit Kid Shuffle. The event saw 563 participants and more than 400 volunteers come together for a successful community event. […]
CDA supports local Makerspace initiative
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials recently put their support behind an initiative aimed at bringing together people of various talents and backgrounds. The Community Development Authority’s (CDA) board of directors recently offered to provide $5,000 to Whitewater Makerspace, a inter-generational program aimed at linking people with various skill sets […]
Elkhorn set to join SMART network
Consortium provides mutual aid for law enforcement By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted at its Monday night meeting in favor of a resolution entering the City of Elkhorn Police Department into a mutual aid agreement. SMART – Suburban Mutual Assistance Response Teams – is […]
