By Heather Ruenz Editor While putting together a dollhouse for his grandniece, Bill von Rohr and his wife, Nancy, had an idea. “We thought it would be neat to talk to the library, which is really one of the gems in the community, and offer to donate a dollhouse to […]
Sports & Other News
Fall cleanup offered by Palmyra football players
Attention Palmyra-Eagle residents: do you have yard work or a project you’ve been meaning to get done, but have not done so? Maybe it’s more than a one-person job, something you could use the help of a couple strong, young men. Or you simply have things you’ve put off but […]
Make your mark on the 2014 Community Guide
East Troy area residents are invited to enter the fourth annual Community Guide Cover Photo Contest. The overall best of the photos will appear on the cover of the East Troy Times 2014 Community Guide and the top picks will be inside the publication. The entry deadline is Monday, Oct. […]
Whippet runners begin season with second-place finishes
By David Paulsen Sports correspondent In the teams first real competition of the season, the Whitewater High School cross country teams both placed second at their own Whippet Challenge Friday. Held at UW-Whitewater, the invitational featured eight teams, with Pewaukee victorious on both the boys and girls sides. Head coach […]
Whippet netters still looking for first conference win
By David Paulsen Sports Correspondent Although the team is 11-9 overall this season, the Whitewater High School girls tennis team is still seeking its first dual win in the Rock Valley Conference this fall. The Whippets fell to 0-4 in the RVC with a 5-2 loss to Jefferson Sept. 12, […]
Mill Street homeowners question special assessments
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Homeowners living on East Troy’s Mill Street raised concerns about upcoming construction costs to the Village of East Troy Board at its Sept 16 meeting. Village President Randy Timms was unable to attend Monday’s meeting due to work obligations and Trustee Dustan Stanford was nominated […]
Whippets swim to fourth at invite
Several swimmers earn top-eight finishes The Whitewater High School Whippets girls swim team finished fourth at what head coach Gina Foucault described as a very fast Elkhorn invite held Sept. 14. According to Foucault, the team “tried to mix up some of our relays so we could put more relays […]
Big Read events slated
‘Fahrenheit 451’ book selected to ‘spark’ reading The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will once again be participating in The Big Read annual event. On Monday, Sept. 23, the library will be giving away copies of the book, “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury; copies are limited so interested readers are […]
Whippets soccer team remains undefeated in conference
By David Paulsen Sports Correspondent With a 4-2 win over Evansville Sept. 14, the Whitewater High School boys soccer team increased its lead to two games in the Rock Valley Conference. In addition, the team remained undefeated in RVC action at 5-0-0. It did not take long for the Whippet […]
Basket making workshop offered
Bunny Schoen will teach a basket-making workshop on Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Community Room of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St., in Whitewater. There is a $10 fee to cover the cost of materials and will be collected at the time […]
