After the presentation of the Class of 2019 on the football field at Badger High School, classmates and friends Cole Goff (front), Eric Castro (back from left), Kale Rodgers and Christian Schulz are among those celebrating. Iris Bloede and Lake McGreevy served as class speakers while others who took the […]
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High school co-principal resigns
Kitslaar to be principal at Waukesha South By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff East Troy High School Co-Principal Kevin Kitslaar announced his resignation at the June 10 School Board meeting, saying he would be taking the job of principal at Waukesha South High School. Kitslaar was hired three years ago as […]
Moving on
At Elkhorn Area High School’s commencement June 6, Danny Stilling and Kassandra Thompson make their way through the gymnasium. The ceremony included a performance by senior choir members, speeches by students and faculty, and afterwards, a gathering on the front lawn of the school for photographs to capture the moment. […]
Bridging the gap
Next Generation program connects teens and seniors By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The facilitators of a new program that was created as a way for area teens and seniors to connect said the first session could not have gone better. And in many ways, it exceeded expectations. Dubbed the Next […]
Community center organizers to unveil plans Thursday
It has taken several months to get paperwork in order, a lease ready and other problems addressed, but the Intergenerational East Troy board of directors is ready to unveil plans for the East Troy Area Intergenerational Community Center. Information about the new center was first released at a recent East […]
Cluck, cluck, cluck
Walworth 4-H Club member Amanda Houdu holds a chicken so St. Paul’s Lutheran School students Georgia Moat (from left), Chloe Oliver and Makenzie Reynolds can pet the animal during a visit in May with the preschool and kindergartner students. 4-H Club member brought along hens and rabbits for the students […]
Agape Boys Home nearly finished
Volunteer labor needed for list of final tasks as well as supplies The Agape Boys Home in Walworth is in its final stretch prior to being ready to open and to help cross the finish line, volunteer helpers are needed along with some supplies. There are several tasks needing to […]
Eat, drink and be dairy
Annual farm breakfasts highlight area agriculture By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer June is Dairy Month and in Wisconsin that means it’s time for breakfast down on the farm. Saturday will feature the Walworth County and Kenosha County dairy breakfasts while the Racine County Breakfast on the Farm is set for […]
Area nonprofits receive Alliant Energy grants
Nine area nonprofit organizations have been awarded community grants totaling more than $36,000 from the Alliant Energy Foundation. “We’re looking for creative solutions that support our customers and communities,” said Julie Bauer, executive director of the Alliant Energy Foundation. “Our nonprofit partners are constantly working to make life better. Community […]
Ready to roll
At the EAHS Auto Club’s annual car show, members of the club gather for a group photo, from the left: Aaron Taylor, Ethan Taylor, Jack Bulow, Ben Wallace, Matt Moos, Allan Lorenzano, Jacob Szymkowski, Kim Colson, Jonah Pulokas, Sabrina Metz, Brian Pody, Jack Etten and (back) teacher Austin Thorson. […]
