Outdoor museum named a 2020 Choice Destination Discover Wisconsin will be shining the spotlight on Old World Wisconsin in an upcoming episode. The episode premieres Saturday, May 23. at 6:30 p.m. on WKOW TV 27 and Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. on WITI TV 6. The episode is available […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
State parks to adjust operations beginning Memorial Day weekend
State parks to lengthen hours, reopen select restrooms and extend campground closures In accordance with public health guidelines and safety recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is modifying current operations to maintain the safest environment for visitors and staff. All Wisconsin state park system properties will return to regular […]
JAMES D. WOLF
James D. Wolf, 67, of Tomah, passed away May 17, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 21, 1953, to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Fardy) Wolf in Waukesha. He grew up in Mukwonago and worked in a window manufacturing plant. James was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous […]
Man gets four years prison on drug charges linked to friend’s death
A Milwaukee man was sentenced to four years in prison on drug charges associated with the death of a man shot by a sheriff’s deputy in East Troy in 2016. Jose G. Lara, 34, was sentenced May 30 to four years in prison and five years extended supervision for manufacturing […]
Woman gets 6 years for role in bank robbery
A Waterford woman was sentenced to six years in prison for her role in robbing a bank in East Troy in June 2018. Azure S. Murray, 30, was sentenced to six years in prison and six years extended supervision July 8 after a jury found her guilty of robbery of […]
Lynch opens Ford dealership in Mukwonago
Company has purchased former Amato Ford Dealership Lynch Family of Dealerships recently announced their newest dealership at 1015 Main St., Mukwonago. Lynch Ford of Mukwonago officially opened May 4. The Lynch Family of Dealerships purchased the former Amato Ford Dealership to expand their brand variety. “We are excited to bring […]
County offers guidance following end of Safer-at-Home
Public Health advises people voluntarily comply with social distancing, safety precautions In the wake of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Safer-at-Home order, effective immediately, businesses can open and people can travel and gather in large groups. Walworth County’s Division of Public Health will not be issuing orders […]
Community steps up to assist families displaced by fire
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer The fire that blazed through an apartment building in the Honey Creek Apartment complex Thursday morning displaced more than 60 people, Village of East Troy Police Chief Jeremy Swendrowski said. “We don’t have an exact count because Honey Creek doesn’t keep a record of how […]
Fire breaks out at East Troy apartments
A large fire broke out at the Honey Creek Apartments complex in East Troy this morning around 8:30 a.m. Multiple area fire departments responded to the scene to control the blaze. This is a developing story, check back for updates as more information becomes available.
School District proposes deep cuts in budget
Referendum failure leads to tough choices By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff When the results of the April 7 election came in and the East Troy Community Schools operational referendum was voted down, the School Board and district were faced with difficult questions and few answers. The School Board met in […]
