The annual parade helped kick off last Saturday’s slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Among those participating was the school’s marching band. For coverage of UW-W’s football victory over UW-Platteville, and more homecoming photos, pick up the Whitewater Register. (Bob Mischka photo)
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Elkhorn gears up for another Oktoberfest
Annual event includes a 5K, a chili cook-off, wine and beer tasting and more By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Those looking to celebrate the German tradition should consider a stop at Elkhorn Oktoberfest. The event, held in the Veterans Park area and adjacent block of Wisconsin Street, will be from […]
DOT continues review of Highway 12/N intersection
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and County Highway N in Whitewater went under the microscope at a recent public meeting. The location has been an area of fatalities, but state officials said improvements have been occurring. The City of Whitewater hosted a public meeting on […]
Finding the right balance
Gymnastics Center offers a variety of classes for kids of all ages By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff Though the age range of students that utilize the Walworth County Gymnastics Center is from 18 months old to 18 years old, the 4- to 5-year olds is generally the biggest group. “They […]
Brewing in the barn
Family transitions farm to a new venture By Heather Ruenz SLN staff After nearly 158 years, an area farm family is embarking on a new venture as a microbrewer. At the heart of that leap is the hope that old farm buildings can be restored and that the farm will […]
First phase of Elkhorn City Hall study completed
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City of Elkhorn Administrator Jim Heilman informed councilmembers at last week’s City of Elkhorn Common Council meeting that the phase one study at the potential future site of City Hall in the business park had been completed. Heilman said Oct. 7 that while the study showed […]
Fire!
Ken Monroe, of the Tenth Wisconsin Light Artillery re-enactors, teaches kids at Badger High School how to load the canon to be fired. The special event, which included firing off the six-pound canon, was for U.S. history classes at the school Oct. 4. (Mike Hoey photo)
Legends and Lore explores Wisconsin’s spooky side
Halloween has become an American tradition, but that was not always the case. The harvest season holiday is really a mosaic of customs brought to the country and pieced together by immigrants representing many cultures, according to a news release. And guests of Old World Wisconsin can explore these cultures […]
‘Showing up in life as you are’
Woman writes book to help those who’ve lost someone to suicide By Heather Ruenz SLN staff It took a series of family tragedies for R. Jade McAuliffe to awaken from decades of darkness and self-sabotage. The agony of losing her last living sister to suicide just over four years ago […]
Keefe Real Estate goes pink for breast cancer
The realty company is turning its signs pink, raising awareness Throughout this month, Keefe Real Estate is going pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Keefe will be using its visibility and reach in the community to bring awareness to breast cancer with the company’s most visible effort being […]
