The East Troy Area Historical Society continued its mission of collecting, preserving and sharing the rich history of the East Troy area recently by accepting a letter written in 1865 by a soldier in the Civil War. After having it in her possession for 70 years, Maxine McGuire of East […]
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East Troy Railroad offers taste of a bygone era
In the early 20th century commuter trains offered lavish meals served on china atop white tablecloths. Service was impeccable and riders were treated to a culinary experience that rivaled the finest of restaurants. The East Troy Electric Railroad is bringing railroad dining back to its heyday with operation of the […]
Village’s revolving loan fund to help Cytophil grow
By Vanessa Lenz SLN staff A growing East Troy-based manufacturing company will get the opportunity to expand its product line with the help of an initiative designed to encourage economic development. Further assistance can be sought through the use of Concept Testing before launch as well, but first, they need […]
East Troy man wins plane in sweepstakes
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Last week East Troy’s Jeff Parnau learned he was the winner of not your everyday prize package. Parnau said he was shocked when he received a call from the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Win the Cub Sweepstakes chairman Tim Casserly Sept. 10 to notify him he […]
Skydivers smash state record for wingsuit formation
A group of 13 skydivers made history last weekend at Skydive Milwaukee’s annual Cheese Boogie, setting the state record for the biggest wingsuit formation jump. The record-breaking jumpers joined skydivers from all over the country in freefall and parachute formation jumps ranging in size from groups of two to 30 […]
East Troy embraces new beer garden
By Jen Bradley Correspondent More than 30 people made an appearance Monday night at the East Troy Village Hall to show support for local business owner Sam Bresler, whose conditional use permit for the beer garden at Sammy’s Place was under question after an anonymous complaint. During the routine monthly […]
Community gives East Troy father final wish
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Friends, family and strangers have rallied in a short period of time looking to fill one East Troy father’s last wish. Nick Johnson, 28, of East Troy was recently told he has two weeks left to live after being diagnosed last October with clear cell […]
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Lynch buys out Horter Chevy
There’ll be few changes at Mukwonago dealership By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A venerable auto dealer with a deep history in the area expanded its footprint Sept. 1 with the acquisition of a Mukwonago-based business. Lynch Auto Group has acquired Horter Chevrolet, an operation long noted for its sales and service […]
The city cheesemaker
Local finds niche in Milwaukee’s first cheese factory By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff After growing up playing and working on his family’s dairy farm in East Troy, Ron Henningfeld has found himself doing what he loves in an unlikely place. In June, the former Delavan-Darien High School teacher and his […]
