By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff An event designed to raise awareness of the various nonprofit organizations within East Troy will put the spotlight on the East Troy Lions Public Library next week. The Friends of the East Troy Lions Public Library are hosting the eighth annual “Pay It Forward” Casino […]
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It’s Elementary … and high school
ETHS to bring Sherlock Holmes to the stage with ‘Baker Street’ By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff With two blockbuster films, the new CBS show “Elementary” and a popular BBC series all offering contemporary takes on Sherlock Holmes, the quirky detective has never been cooler among teens. In […]
Clean up Old World Wisconsin on April 20
Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, will host its annual clean-up event from 7 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 20. Individuals and groups of volunteers are invited to help rid the site of winter’s debris in preparation for the museum opening to school and adult groups on Wednesday, May […]
County seeks input from residents on parks plan
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials within Walworth County’s Public Works department have been making the rounds this month, sharing information on the long-range plans that are in the works for green space and preservation efforts. Details are encapsulated in a series of documents known as the Park and […]
East Troy native enters contest to go to space
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Ever since she saw a space shuttle launch as a small child, East Troy native Julie Mason knew she wanted to be an astronaut one day. So when she heard about the Axe Apollo Space Academy online contest, Mason was quick to enter. “Space exploration […]
Plans under way for East Troy Cycling Classic
By Jennifer Bradley Correspondent The East Troy Village Board briefly discussed details regarding the East Troy Cycling Classic last Monday night. The event will pass through the village on Friday, June 21 as part of the Tour of America’s Dairyland’s 11-day professional cycling series. After trustee Fortune Renucci brought up […]
East Troy voters reject referendum again
The second time was not the charm for the East Troy Community School District referendum, according to unofficial results released by the Walworth County Clerk’s office Tuesday night. Seventy-three percent of residents voted no to the referendum, which would have given district the authority to spend $19 million for facility […]
East Troy Expo
Ryan Meehan, 7, gets up close and personal with a snake brought in by Timber-lee Christian Center at the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual East Troy Expo held at East Troy Middle School March 22. (Katie Kostopoulos photo)
Race for East Troy School Board heats up
Four candidates will face off April 2 for two East Troy Community School District Board of Education seats. Incumbents Brian Wexler and Dawn Buchholtz and newcomers Ted Zess and Charles Harwood will vie for the two positions. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will serve a three-year […]
East Troy village trustee challenges president for his seat
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff A Village of East Troy trustee will try to unseat the longtime village president in the April 2 election. Incumbent trustee Randy Timms, a Village Board member since 2004 and plan commission member since 2001, is challenging Bill Loesch, who has been on the board […]