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East Troy

Preparing kids for life

Montessori methods of learning offered at area school By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer On a parcel of land between East Troy and Mukwonago, a man has built a program, providing educational experiences unlike any other in the area. Geoffrey Bishop, founder and executive director of Nature’s Classroom Institute and Montessori […]

Whitewater

Curing cancer through care and cheer

Six-year survivor pays it forward By Maureen Vander Sanden Contributor It’s hard to believe that not long ago today’s young and vivacious Natasha Helbling was battling cancer, with routine trips to the hospital for rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and related surgeries. Last week, the 23-year-old University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate celebrated […]

East Troy

East Troy man faces child porn charges

An East Troy man faces two felony counts of child pornography following an ongoing investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation and Walworth County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel M. Taubert, a resident of 1839 Division St., was charged Feb. 14 with possession of child pornography and sexual […]

Whitewater

Artists wanted for annual public project

  The Whitewater Arts Alliance is seeking participants for its ninth annual public arts project, centered on the theme is “A Barrel of Fun in Whitewater.” This year, amateur and professional artists are needed to paint blank water barrels, which will grace downtown Whitewater streets this summer. “Get a group […]

News

Gas prices are 56 cents higher than a month ago

Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 11.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.74 yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.68, according […]