The Samuel Phoenix Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored several Walworth County students at the Geneva Lakes Museum during their March meeting. Students receiving the Youth Good Citizenship Award at the middle school level included: Jamie Pehkonen from Phoenix Middle School in Delavan, Olivia Patek from Walworth […]
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A lot of serious fun
The UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club’s sixth annual Trivia Night was held Feb. 22. The organization’s Kim Adams reported that gross proceeds exceeded $12,000. The event supports several philanthropic causes. Bob McCullough congratulates members of the Happy Campers team, who earned the Spirit Award at the annual competition. See more photos […]
Reminder: Williams Bay polling place changed
Williams Bay officials are reminding residents of the recent change in the polling location. Village Board of Trustees passed a resolution in January to permanently change the location where residents will cast their ballot. Residents will now vote at the Lions Fieldhouse at 240 Elkhorn Road, Williams Bay. “The Village […]
Shuffling for a cause
At the Nick Van Dyke Memorial Shamrock Shuffle, held last Saturday at Lauderdale Landing, members of the greater community and beyond once again showed up to support the cause, which this year will include a donation to the Elkhorn Area High School FFA in memory of Nick Sergi, a local […]
Whitewater CDA to receive nearly $20,000 for leasing undeveloped land for crops this year
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Undeveloped land within the Whitewater business and technology parks again will be temporarily repurposed for farming, based on a recent plan in motion. The board of directors on the Whitewater Community Development Authority on Feb. 28 approved a bid submitted by Milton-based farmers Timothy and Rachel […]
Recent Driving Forces event focused on retail
Area chambers and the Walworth County Economic Development Alliance recently continued the Driving Forces series. The first event in this year’s series was held at Elkhorn Area High School Feb. 19 and focused on retail. Walworth County has a significant amount of retail between its unique shops, attractions, golf course, […]
Area family raising money to purchase son a diabetic alert dog
Fundraiser set for April 6 at Knucklehead Pub in Eagle By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Kids and dogs go together like peanut butter and jelly, but for one area boy, having the right dog could literally be a lifesaver. Four-year-old Jack Klingbiel, of Mukwonago, has type 1 diabetes and owning […]
DDHS student wins free tuition at UW-W
Vying for one year of free tuition at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 11 high school students competed in the third annual Midwest High School Pitch competition held in Hyland Hall on Feb. 27. As the only event of its kind in the Midwest, the competition drew 58 applicants from Wisconsin […]
Committee recommends changes to DPW staffing in Elkhorn
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee opted in favor of recommending the full Council support a reorganization of department of public works staffing at its meeting Monday. City of Elkhorn Public Works Operations Manager Matt Lindstrom said he has been discussing the topic […]
On the business end
Elementary students learn about running a town Star Center Elementary School fifth graders had the opportunity to run a city Feb. 27 thanks to JA BizTown in Milwaukee. At BizTown, students operate a bank, restaurant, city hall, newspaper, retail store and 10 other businesses. JA BizTown combines in-class learning with […]
