By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The Whitewater High School cross country season came to a close on Oct. 29 in Wisconsin Rapids where the WIAA State Cross Country Championships took place. It was both junior Allisan Barrett and sophomore Nicole Tomomitsu’s second time competing at state and both did better […]
Month: November 2016
Naked man flees from crashed car, tries to rape woman
An initial appearance was scheduled for Nov. 7 for a South Milwaukee man who allegedly crashed a stolen car in Whitewater then ran naked from the scene and tried to rape a woman. Chibiebele Praises Ozodi, 20, was charged Oct. 24 in Walworth County Circuit Court with attempted second-degree sexual […]
Boys finish 12th at state
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent A trip to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association State Country Meet seemed to be a pretty lofty goal for the East Troy boys cross country team when the 2016 campaign kicked off. But the Trojans certainly were a determined bunch – and competing at state is […]
Sharon Community School receives $10,000 grant
Money to be used to enhance robotics program The Sharon Community School District was selected to receive a $10,000 grant for LEGO Mindstorms Robotics through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund recently. “Growing the next generation is very important to farmers, and they realize that you […]
Ghouls and goodies
During Ghouls Night Out Oct. 27, which offers area families trick-or-treating and a variety of activities and games at businesses on the west side of Whitewater, Katie Haas and her daughter Elliie make a stop by the SweetSpot Bakehouse. (Tom Ganser photo)
Referendum, 43rd District on local ballots
By Heather Ruenz Editor The proposed $23.5 million referendum for the Whitewater Unified School District, one of the hot ticket items on local ballots, would, in simple terms, improve safety, security, accessibility and necessary renovations to local schools. The tax impact is estimated to be not more than $1.50 per […]
Flair for the dramatic
Aranda’s goalkeeping helps Elks reach first state tourney since 2011 By Chris Bennett Correspondent Elkhorn Area High School boys soccer coach BZ Kayser said goalkeeper Teyatzin Aranda, who didn’t face many shots this season, would someday need to earn his keep. Aranda paid Kayser in full Saturday in a WIAA […]
Lady Elks take third at conference meet
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls swim team did not win a title in a single event Saturday in the Southern Lakes Conference Varsity Swim Meet at Jefferson High School. But the Elks still finished third in the eight-team field on the strength of their depth. […]
Loss of jobs high on candidates list in 33rd Assembly District
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Both candidates in the 33rd State Assembly District race say job loss is one of the biggest problems facing the district and its residents. Incumbent Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) and challenger Brandon White (D-Jefferson) cited the loss of jobs at Tyson and McCain Foods and the […]
$22.9 million on ballot Tuesday
School district looks to make further improvements to district By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff When residents turn out Tuesday to cast their vote for the next President of the United States, it won’t be the only decision they’ll be asked to make. Tuesday’s ballot will also feature a two-part referendum […]