By Chris Bennett Correspondent The wait is finally over. A mild winter and an aggressive construction schedule enabled organizers to ensure the new Mukwonago YMCA building, located at 250 Wolf Run in Mukwonago across the street from the Mukwonago Walmart, finished on schedule. The grand opening is set for Tuesday, […]
East Troy
News from the East Troy area
Timber-lee paves way for urban children to have real camp experience
By Jen Bradley Correspondent While those living in East Troy don’t necessarily believe that stars in the night sky are a big attraction, the children who attended Timber-lee’s Urban Camp last week thought differently. “For some, it’s the first time they’ve seen stars,” said Mary Kay Meeker, director of urban […]
Two referendum questions will appear on November ballot in East Troy
By Vanessa Lenz SLN staff After several years of planning and research, the East Troy Community School District Board of Education has determined which district facility upgrades are needed in the immediate future, but it will be up to taxpayers to decide whether renovation plans move forward. The board on […]
Deep-rooted love
Irish Fest volunteer hopes to give others a taste of their family tree By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Slowly but surely, Fran O’Herron is tending to her family tree. What once consisted of a few branches is now a blossoming into a full picture of ancestors who, like many, were in […]
From the boroughs to the brush
Interns continue work at local nature preserves By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff This summer a group of four New York City interns has called Wisconsin home through a program that strives to give urban teens a personal experience in nature. In addition to learning about plants, wetlands and things they’ve […]
East Troy School Board to consider facilities upgrades
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff On Monday, the East Troy Community School District will review recommendations on the future of the K-12 district’s buildings. An ad-hoc Facilities Advisory Committee, comprised of community members from across the district, has been reviewing the state of the district’s facilities since May. The 25-member […]
Camp will offer train aficionados chance to work on the railroad
From the silver-skinned Zephyr to antique trolleys that once whisked passengers through busy city streets to Chicago’s iconic “L,” trains are beloved by many. The East Troy Electric Railroad, home to over 20 rail treasures including open cars, locomotives, streetcars and interurban coaches, will host Train Camp on Tuesday, Aug. […]
Local lawmakers question if justice was served
By Chris Bennett Correspondent A perceived lenient sentence for an East Troy mother whose two infant children died in her care is drawing the ire of local legislators. Melody Butt’s 11-month-old twins, a boy and a girl, were found floating in the bathtub in Butt’s apartment Sept. 22 of last […]
Camp helps families of fallen officers rebuild and remember
By Vanessa Lenz SLN staff Fourteen years ago Jennifer Thacker was forced to find a way to keep living without the man she loved most. She was supposed to build her perfect life alongside Brandon Thacker, who she married shortly after graduating from college. That dream came to a sudden […]
East Troy mother sentenced to 1 year in drowning deaths of twins
By Jean Matheson Correspondent Melody Butt, the East Troy mother whose infant twins drowned in a bathtub as she napped in her bedroom, will spend one year in jail and 14 years on probation. While serving her jail sentence, Butt, 27, will be granted release time to care for her […]
