Emily N. heads out on the ride in style with her driver at the Wisconsin Ride for Kids fundraiser, held July 21 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. She was one of four stars – survivors of childhood brain cancer at the event, which reached its goal of $50,000. Bob McNamara, regional […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Campers to the rescue
The recent Paw Patrol “Dance” to the Rescue Camp at Dance Factory in Delavan, featured this group of campers, from the left: Luke Sondej, 4, Jace Stam, 3, Bo Luedtke, 4, Lauren Sondej, 4, and Maxine Dean, 4. They met several dogs throughout the week including Marshall the fire dog […]
Hitting the ground running
Whitewater’s new chamber, tourism director ready to tackle challenging roles By Todd Mishler SLN staff Marie Koch’s retirement officially started June 1. Jenny Quill took the reins of the dual role as executive director of the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce and Discover Whitewater (Tourism Council) four days later. A […]
School boards approves suicide prevention program
By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent Kids talk to kids. Darien resident Jeff Fuller said that is the key concept in helping prevent suicide. When his 17-year old son, Cole, ended his life April 4, he remembers the messages received from Cole’s classmates. “Just so guilt-ridden,” Fuller said. “We all knew something […]
A ride among the stars
Fundraiser supports the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff It’s not every day that people get a chance to spend time with some stars but that’s precisely what an upcoming fundraiser offers. The Ride for the Kids raises money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and those […]
Now you see it, now you don’t
Area illusionist appearing (and disappearing) in new location this summer Magician and Illusionist Tristan Crist moved to Lake Geneva in late 2015 and opened the Tristan Crist Magic Theatre in a small downtown commercial storefront. The concept was to create an intimate venue designed to present large illusions up-close and […]
Calvary Community Church to host patriotic celebration
Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay, will present its annual patriotic celebration, “A Prayer for Our Nation, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30. The free event will feature prayer, song and reading by the church choir and band. Those who have served in the U.S. […]
Local teen lifted up by community
Michael Lois thanks those who supported him during recovery By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Sept. 16, 2018 is a day Michael Lois and his parents will never forget. That’s the day Michael, of Elkhorn, who was 16 at the time, suffered an accident while jumping into a friend’s 4-foot deep […]
DR. SCOTT N. BEATSE
Dr. Scott N. Beatse MD, 59, of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 2, 2019 while competing in a triathlon in Lake Mills. Scott was born Oct. 7, 1959 in Payson, Utah to James C. and Marilyn S. (nee Smellie) Beatse. A few years later, his family relocated to West Covina, […]
WHS contingent heads to La Crosse
Boys, girls relay units lead Whippets’ chase for points By Kevin Cunningham Sports correspondent On May 20, the Whitewater High School boys and girls track and field teams competed in a WIAA regional meet. Numerous individuals and relay teams advanced to sectionals, which took place May 23 at East Troy […]
