By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As a precursor to future weed harvesting efforts, City of Whitewater officials have approved a plan to re-up with a company specializing in aquatic plant surveys. The Common Council on Aug. 1 backed a new three-year contract with Elkhorn-based Lake and Pond Solutions. The agreement spans […]
Sports & Other News
UWW to have viewing of eclipse
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Physics Department will host a viewing of this Monday’s solar eclipse at the Observatory on the hill behind Hyer Hall. The partial solar eclipse will be as a result of the moon passing between the Earth and the sun. It will start at 11:52 a.m. and […]
Chiefs coach optimistic
Numerous players expected to lead the way By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent In two weeks, Big Foot football coach Greg Enz has liked what he’s seen from his football team. Now it’s time to put all that work on display when it truly counts. Big Foot was 5-5 last year […]
Yerkes to host eclipse viewing
Update: registration for this event is full. Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay is offering a special opportunity for people to safely watch a solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. The eclipse is an astronomical event in which the moon will pass between the earth and the sun. From some locations […]
Horse Trails Association preparing for Fall Roundup
With the days of summer winding down, the Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trails Association is starting to look toward its annual Fall Roundup event, and is in need of volunteers for the events. Also needed in the event are donations for raffle baskets and silent auction items, sponsors and cash […]
Whippets tennis shows growth opening season
By Ryan Spoehr SLN staff After the Whippets tennis team started its 2017 campaign, the coach lauded the maturation on the court while facing tough competition on the court. “The Whippets opened their season with some very close, tough matches,” coach Tim Nelson said. “The team is rebuilding this year […]
Big Foot Wolves to host 18th annual Pig Roast
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The Big Foot Wolves, a local youth football program for kids in grade school, will host its 18th annual Pig Roast fundraiser, 2 to 11 p.m., Saturday at Toynton Park in Walworth. Entertainment and a variety of games that will feature prizes for kids and […]
Seeking acceptance, not just tolerance
LGBT community to host Pride Fair Saturday By Heather Ruenz SLN staff One of the dreams for Jody Rendall, director of LGBT of Walworth County, which started in 2011, has been to host a Pride Fair to support to people in the area that are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender. […]
Genoa City teen gets stayed jail sentence for distributing images of sexual encounter
A Genoa City teenager received a stayed sentence of nine months in jail for his role in a sexual encounter with a schoolmate and circulating images of the tryst. Tias L. Larson, 18, was sentenced Aug. 4 to nine months in jail with work-release privileges on each of three counts […]
Local business gives away SUV
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan had a fundraiser Saturday for the Boys and Girls Club of Walworth County and gave away a reconditioned GMC Yukon as part of its “Deserving Rides” program. Tony Lynn, owner of Advanced Auto Clinic, said he has donated to many […]