Immanuel Lutheran will double worship space with new facility By Vicky Wedig Editor The construction of Immanuel Lutheran Church’s new home is under way at Bloomfield Road and the Highway 120 bypass. “We’ve outgrown this space with our congregation so we needed more room,” said the Rev. Mark Moller-Gunderson, who […]
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Historic rest area proposed on nature trail near Darien
Wayside would feature information about former railroad line By Vicky Wedig Editor Creators of the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail want to build a historical wayside that juxtaposes the tranquility of a small stream and foliage with the bustle of Interstate 43. The six-mile, 100-foot wide trail runs along I-43 from Allens […]
Historic rest area proposed on nature trail
Wayside would feature information about former railroad line By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Creators of the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail want to build a historical wayside that juxtaposes the tranquility of a small stream and foliage with the bustle of Interstate 43. The six-mile, 100-foot wide trail runs along I-43 from […]
Elkhorn manufacturer working to bridge skills gap
By Tyler Lamb Editor For decades the country’s vibrant manufacturing sector provided poorly educated workers a bridge to the middle class. Yet, since the end of the Great Recession manufacturers now require highly skilled workers who know their way around hi-tech machinery. Despite the fact that this machinery is predominantly […]
School Board OKs staff appointments
By Tyler Lamb Editor Last Monday, the Elkhorn Area School Board met briefly to approve several staff appointments. The following appointments were unanimously approved by the board: Adam Bretl, middle school assistant principal; Dana Marty, high school reading specialist; Cortney Netzel, high school vocal music long-term substitute; Kelly Adkins, Tibbets […]
Preliminary 2014 budget freezes tax levy
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer County Administrator David Bretl presented the 2014 preliminary budget, which effectively freezes the county tax levy for the third consecutive year, at the Sept. 5 Walworth County Committee of the Whole meeting. With a total tax levy of $60,879,834 million, Bretl’s 2014 preliminary budget levies […]
Walworth County Alliance for Children announces featured speaker
Sept. 26 luncheon to benefit its Tree House facility The Walworth County Alliance for Children (WCAC) has announced Erin Merryn, a nationally recognized sexual abuse prevention advocate, will be the featured speaker at its Tree House Luncheon on Sept. 26. The event supports the WCAC Child and Family Center, also […]
Telfer speaks at Fairhaven Lecture Series
By Tom Ganser Correspondent University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Richard Telfer opened the 30th annual Fairhaven Lecture Series with a talk entitled “Critical Events and (some) Critical People at UW-Whitewater, 1983-2013. Telfer complemented his guided tour UWW’s changes and development over three decades with photos of people, buildings and events. Following […]
Historical Society honors 150th anniversary of Civil War
By Tracy Ouellette Editor In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the East Troy Historical Society is housing an impressive exhibit of Civil War artifacts and memorabilia the month of September. Organized by Historical Society member Mike Wozney, the exhibit features pieces from several area private collectors. […]
City bumps salary for deputy clerk position
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While a professional has not yet assumed the vacant position of deputy clerk at Whitewater City Hall, his or her salary has already been established. The Common Council last week voted to set the salary at a little more than $31,000 during the person’s first year […]
