Area festivals mark the start of summer The unofficial kickoff to summer begins Memorial Day weekend and there are plenty of ways to celebrate locally. From Burlington’s ChocolateFest to East Troy’s Corn and Brat Roast to Memorial Day parades and observances across the area, the weekend is full of family […]
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Landlord’s rezoning request sparks housing debate in Whitewater
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A property owner’s request last week to rezone his home to accommodate University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students sparked a broader discussion about off-campus housing and the supply of existing single-family dwellings. Geoff Hale, who has owned a home at 261 Church St. for nine years, went before […]
Learn about the legends of Lake Geneva
The Wisconsin Historical Society is presenting Legends and Landmarks: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva this summer. The $10 tours run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 and 22, July 13 and 27, Aug. 10 and 24, and Sept. 14. The 90-minute guided tour will gather […]
Playground equipment at Elkhorn park to be replaced
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City of Elkhorn councilmembers voted 5-0 May 13 in favor of removing the current playground equipment at Elkhorn’s Rotary Park soccer complex and replacing it with modular equipment at a cost that is not to exceed $10,000. According to a memo from City Administrator Sam Tapson, […]
Excellence on stage
From the left; Big Foot High School music teacher and theater director Jacob Voigt announced last week that the recipients of the Overture’s Jerry Awards had been released and included this group from Big Foot High School for their work in Little Shop of Horrors: Will Volmar – Outstanding Supporting […]
Delavan Rotary honors students of the month
Alexis Nagy, the daughter of Walentyna Marczyk and Andrew Nagy, and Trent Hernandez, the son of Holly Ayen and Rafael Hernandez, were selected as the Delavan Rotary Club students for the month of April. Nagy participates in volleyball, yearbook club, FFA, Comet mentors, T.R.A.I.L., and student council. She is a […]
Musical talent taken to the next level
EAHS students compete at state; four nominated for ‘exemplary performance’ Wisconsin School Music Association recently announced the 526 middle school and high school students and large ensembles identified by adjudicators for “exemplary performances” in State Solo & Ensemble. The students competed at one of 10 university locations on April 27, […]
State FFA Foundation awards scholarships
Big Foot High School’s Amelia Hayden among recipients The Wisconsin FFA Foundation has awarded $25,520 in postsecondary scholarships to Wisconsin FFA members from 24 chapters. Amelia Hayden from Big Foot High School is among the recipients, sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet. Recipients of these awards will be recognized at […]
A place for all ages
Group looks to create community center in Doubek building By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Intergenerational East Troy, an offshoot of the United Greater East Troy organization, would like to open a community center in the Doubek building this year. Martha Bresler and Lloyd Sineni presented a plan for the community […]
Celebrating transitions
Lovers of the arts gather to support Studio 84 By Tom Ganser Correspondent Studio 84 opened its doors for the organization’s annual Gala Party on April 27, which included a celebration of the studio’s transition into its second decade of providing services. Studio 84 is located at 121 W. Center […]
