In a doubleheader against Palmyra July 6, Big Foot’s Jadyn Darnick fires a pitch toward home. Big Foot, which is in fifth place in the Quad County 14U Softball League, lost both games to Palmyra, which is currently tied for first place in the league with East Troy Thunder. […]
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Matheson Memorial Library receives grant
Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports summer literacy The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Matheson Memorial Library a $1,250 grant to support summer literacy as part of awarding more than $43,000 in literacy grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are aimed at supporting adult, family and […]
Market time
Alicia Taylor (on left) of Soap by Mom, has fun helping DuAnn Webb and Emma Peterson, both of Sharon, smell some soaps she has for sale at the Sharon Farmers Market on July 7. The market is held in downtown Sharon the first and third Friday of each month […]
High school to participate in statewide trauma project
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff East Troy High School will take part in the Trauma Sensitive Schools Project this coming school year. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction initiative will provide professional development and technical assistance to the high school at no cost to the district East Troy Schools Director […]
Dog park could move to former Alpha Cast site
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater’s dog park could soon be on the move after city officials have found a series of deficiencies at the current site. The aptly named Whitewater Bark Park, 933 Commercial Ave., is in an area designated as a wetland, based on state Department of Natural Resources […]
Local kids attend Safety Town classes
By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Safety Town was held at Walworth Grade School, June 24 through 29 as part of the summer enrichment program offered. Nearly 20 local kids attended each of the two classes available, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon. Alexa Clary served as an […]
Monster of a show
Heavy Hitter gets some serious air while jumping over a line of cars on the track at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 8 during the Elkhorn Summer Nationals Monster Truck Showdown. The fairgrounds and 2Xtreme Racing sponsored the one-day event, which also included quad wars featuring ATVs. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Plan Commission recommends pavilion at Playmore Park
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The Village of East Troy Plan Commission is recommending the Village Board approve plans to construct a pavilion at Playmore Park after Monday night’s meeting. Public Works Director Jason Equitz presented the plans for the pavilion on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department. The […]
Fran Achen winners announced
Of the 148 photographs representing the work of 44 photographers, most of the awards for the eighth annual Fran Achen Photography Competition have been announced. “The Fran Achen Photography Competition and show was a great success,” said Jeff McDonald, chair of the show and member of the Whitewater Arts Alliance […]
In the palm of her hand
Relay for Life Honorary Survivor loses hand, gains appreciation By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Candice Larson said her pinky finger on her left hand had always given her trouble and now she’s thankful it did because the decision to eventually have it removed likely saved her life. “The finger was […]
