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Saturday, May 10, 2025
College student creates cabin on wheels By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Hank Butitta of Delavan took the usual path for many mainstream Americans after high school. He went to college. He got a degree. He earned a master’s degree in architecture, which might be where “mainstream” ends for Butitta. As […]
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Dave “Elvis” Ehlert is strapping on his blue suede shoes and preparing to swivel his way into the hearts of area residents as he gears up for two one-of-a-kind performances July 27 at Elkhorn’s Sprague Theatre. Ehlert, who has been performing as an Elvis impersonator […]
Media outlets from across the county were introduced to this year’s fair last week, as the Walworth County Fair readies for its 164th year. The annual media day was held at the Elkhorn Garage. There, Sue Pruessing, fair media director, and Ed Sokolowski, president of the Walworth County Fair, revved […]
All that sweet corn ripening in fields across Wisconsin produces an annual state economic impact of nearly $130 million when it’s processed, according to a new report from UW-Whitewater. “Value-added vegetables have an enormous economic impact in this state,’’ said Russ Kashian, a professor of economics and director of […]
New state-budget plans to borrow almost $1 billion–or about one in six dollars spent–to pay for state transportation programs over the next two years is one of several warning signs the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX) cites in a just-released report, “Wisconsin’s Transportation Funding Dilemma.” Now celebrating its 81st year, WISTAX […]
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The Walworth County Department of Public Works approved bid specifications for Court Security improvements at the Walworth County Judicial Center at its July 15 meeting. According to County Administrator David Bretl, a U.S. Marshall went through the courthouse last year at their request and the […]
Exhibit open at Cultural Arts Center until July 28 Winners of the Fran Achen Photography Competition were announced on Sunday, July 14 at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center. The winners in the following categories include: Youth 1.) Butterfly – Johnny Stutzman 2.) Maid of the Mist –Johnny […]
By Bob Peryea Correspondent Elkhorn has received its first mayoral candidate for the 2014 spring elections. Alderman Brian Olson announced he would be running for mayor during the spring election cycle. In an earlier announcement, Mayor Howie Reynolds informed the Independent he would not be seeking re-election to another […]
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Whitwater’s Fourth of July Family Festival started out in high gear with the second annual Miss Whitewater Pageant. This year’s pageant, under the direction of Elizabeth Bols, included 22 contestants in four age categories. Mini Miss Whitewater (ages 5-7): Ontaya Shephard, Bella Thiele, Leah Newmann and […]
The auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” will be held on Monday, Aug. 12 from 4-6 p.m. at Young Auditorium, 900 W. Main St., on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. There are roles for children entering first grade (age 5 and older) through […]
