The Abbey Resort in Fontana will offer the following programs this winter: Mad Science Weekend Mad Science Weekend will feature slime, test tubes and explosive kid-friendly activities over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend from Jan. 13 to 16. For four days, the resort will become a laboratory of exciting activities […]
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Elkhorn Meals on Wheels needs drivers
The Elkhorn Meals on Wheels program is in need of individuals as well as church/civic groups to assist in delivering meals to homebound seniors. “Many groups, such as the Elkhorn Kiwanis and area churches, already volunteer, however, more are needed,” according to Colleen Lesniak, the volunteer coordinator for Walworth County. […]
Scout raising funds to build a playground
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff East Troy Boy Scout Rogelio Hayes is asking the community for help with his Eagle Scout project. He wants to build a playground by Booth Lake Memorial Park’s upper pavilion. Hayes, who is a member of Boy Scout Troop 92 out of East Troy, said […]
Looking back at 2016
The top 10 local stories for the year By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The new year approaches and it’s time for our annual look back at the top stories for the East Troy area in the last 12 months. Like every year, there were highs and lows, but some of […]
From the heart
Fifth graders raise money to feed those in need By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff It started when 11-year-old Alexandra Olejniczak was sitting in church. “We were hearing about how many people suffer each day because they’re hungry and people don’t even know about it,” she recalled. It bothered her so […]
School Board accepts donations
By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent Several donations to the district were topics of discussion at the latest Whitewater School Board meeting. Among the big donations was a $50,000 donation from DLK Enterprises for tech purchases at the high school and the middle school. “They’ve been great supporters of education throughout […]
Sharing Christmas spirit
Students at Tibbets Elementary School, Elkhorn, entertain their teachers and family members during the school’s Christmas program Dec. 20. The concert featured students playing a variety of instruments including bells, blocks and recorders, as well as them singing, embellished with choreography. (Jean Sigmund photo)
Students participate in Honors Band Festival
On November 18-20, six students from the Sharon Community School participated in the UW-Milwaukee Middle School Honors Band Festival. Celebrating its 50th year in existence, the UW-Milwaukee Honors Band Festival is one of the longest running events for Wisconsin youth of its kind nationwide. This festival brings together some of […]
WPD officer to call it a career
Bill Oliver has spent 26 years protecting the Whitewater community By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer In his 26 years at the Whitewater Police Department, officer Bill Oliver has helped keep the streets of the city safe and built relationships with community members along the way. However, Oliver is heading into […]
Shared ride program to launch Tuesday
By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer A taxi service to link Walworth County municipalities through public transportation is set start just after the first of the year. On Jan. 3, the new service provided by VIP Services, Inc. of Elkhorn, in conjunction with the county, will be available. “It can allow […]
