John William Wagie, 98, of East Troy died on Oct. 28, 2012, in his apartment at The Heritage Senior Living Center, in East Troy. He was surrounded by three of his four children, and his loyal home helper, as he entered into his Eternal Rest. John was born on Sept. […]
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Campaigns embrace new technologies
By Bill Lueders Contributor The other day, the Wisconsin State Journal ran a wire service item about a minor celebrity who “took to social media to announce the birth of her (son).” It said actress Megan Fox on Oct. 17 used her Facebook page to let the world know of […]
Students take on Shakespeare, ‘and thereby hangs a tale’
By Chelsey Hinsenkamp SLN Staff This weekend marks the return of a world-famous playwright’s work to the stage of the Elkhorn Area High School when students will present “The Taming of the Shrew.” The school hasn’t tackled a play by William Shakespeare since the late ‘90s, according to Director […]
2012 Christmas card executed through the eyes of an architect
By Maureen Vander Sanden SLN Staff One of the city’s most pronounced buildings will make its way into hundreds of homes this holiday season in the form of a greeting as the subject of the 2012 Elkhorn Christmas Card. Elkhorn Area School District’s oldest facility, the 1887 Building, where […]
ROBERT C. BLAKESLEY
Robert “Bert” C. Blakesley, 91, of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly Oct. 31, 2012 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. He was born Dec. 7, 1920 in Brainerd, Minn., to the late Paul and Edith (Brandstater) Blakesley. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 until 1945. He married Frances Melson […]
Absentee voting robust statewide
More than 412,000 Wisconsin residents have requested absentee ballots so far – including more than 256,000 in clerks’ offices – for the November 6 General Election, according to the Government Accountability Board. “Based on our limited numbers, absentee voting continues to be robust around the state,” said Kevin J. Kennedy, […]
Whitewater man faces multiple charges following domestic incident
A 40-year-old Whitewater man faces multiple charges following a domestic incident in Whitewater Oct. 29 that led to a high-speed police chase in Rock County, according to a news release issued jointly by the Whitewater Police Department and Rock County Sheriff’s Office. Larry M. Shannon, who faces charges that include […]
Voters to weigh in on clerk-treasurer position in Troy referendum
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While plans are in motion for the Town of Troy to combine the clerk and treasurer position into one, voters will decide how the position is filled in a referendum question on next week’s ballot. In June, the Town Board drafted a tentative ordinance that sets […]
Badger swimmers win SLC title
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Lake Geneva Badger girls’ swim team clinched its first Southern Lakes Conference championship since 2002 by winning the SLC Conference Meet on Saturday. The Badgers had already gone a perfect 7-0 in SLC dual meets. Senior Anna Brooks led the way for Badger winning […]
Badgers upset Franklin to reach Level 3
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Lake Geneva Badgers used a little boldness, some luck, and some resiliency to upset #2 seeded Franklin on the road last Friday 28-21 in a WIAA Level 2 playoff game. A little more luck resulted in Badger hosting its Level 3 game […]
