Nice weather played a role in a successful opening of the “Our Voices, Our Town, Art Walk” on April 5, organizers said. The Whitewater Arts Alliance, along with the Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast, Studio 84, the SweetSpot, and the Whitewater Historical Society’s Depot Museum have team up for the […]
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Clean up Old World Wisconsin on April 20
Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, will host its annual clean-up event from 7 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 20. Individuals and groups of volunteers are invited to help rid the site of winter’s debris in preparation for the museum opening to school and adult groups on Wednesday, May […]
County to dedicate road in honor of fallen highway worker
Walworth County will name the access road that serves the County Public Works complex as “Jerry Himebauch Drive” in honor of the 19-year county highway veteran who tragically lost his life last summer while working on a county road maintenance project. Himebauch was killed July 23 after he was struck […]
Trojan girls soccer short on numbers
By David Paulsen Correspondent With only 13 girls on the varsity roster, all the athletes will be important for the East Troy High School girls soccer team this spring. Of the 13 girls, nine are returning letter winners. A total of 27 girls are out for the program. […]
Paul takes over head coaching duties for Whitewater boys tennis
By David Paulsen Correspondent Being a first-year head tennis coach at Whitewater High School, A.J. Paul is not sure what to expect from his athletes this spring. He does know, though, that they have been a pleasure to coach so far this spring. “Our guys have great […]
Cooper leads Whippets at TFA meet
Whitewater competes against state’s top athletes at indoor championships By David Paulsen Correspondent Andy Cooper scored the sole points for the Whitewater High School track and field squads at the Wisconsin Track and Field Association’s State Indoor Championships held Saturday at UW-Whitewater. Cooper finished fifth in the high […]
Whitewater to participate in mock tornado warning
Whitewater will participate in a statewide tornado drill at 1:45 p.m. April 18. Tornado sirens will sound at 1:45 p.m. except in the case of actual inclement weather. Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed April 15 to 19 Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. During that […]
Whitewater episode of ‘Discover Wisconsin’ to premiere this month
Popular show shines spotlight on city while showcasing Ice Age Trail Whitewater and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail will take center stage on Discover Wisconsin with the premiere of its “Connecting Communities” episode on April 20-21. In the segment, host Emmy Fink explores the 12,000-year-old natural wonder while […]
Gas prices nearly 30 cents lower than last year
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.56 yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.52, according […]
County seeks input from residents on parks plan
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials within Walworth County’s Public Works department have been making the rounds this month, sharing information on the long-range plans that are in the works for green space and preservation efforts. Details are encapsulated in a series of documents known as the Park and […]
