The Whitewater Unified School District received an overall accountability rating of “Meets Expectations” when the report card reports were released. Report cards were released on Nov. 17 by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The district and each school received its own report card that evaluated its performance based […]
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Ready to put on a show
“The Grunch,” a children’s musical to be performed by Lakeland Players Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 2-3, is the story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who feels like an outsider so when the school prepares for a musical, he comes up with a plan to ruin it. It’s directed, […]
East Market Street costs on the rise
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee was informed Nov. 13 that due to an oversight with the East Market Street expansion project, the project could now see increased costs of $295,000 in a worst-case scenario. City Administrator Sam Tapson said the contractor, Rams […]
Lady Chiefs to rely on speed, shooting and experience
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The target is firmly on the backs of the Big Foot girls basketball team heading into the 2017-18 campaign. And it’s a challenge the Chiefs embrace. Big Foot heads into the new season as the predicted favorite to win the Rock Valley Conference, according to […]
For the kids
Eagle Scout project brings new playground to Booth Lake By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Between a wet spring and the historic summer flooding, East Troy Boy Scout Rogelio Hayes began to wonder if his Eagle Scout project of building a new playground at Booth Lake Memorial Park was ever going […]
Yankee pitcher visits Lakeview
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Although the 2017 World Series ended on Nov. 1, the excitement of the 2017 Major League Baseball season continued for Lakeview Elementary students days later when a New York Yankee with Whitewater ties stopped by. Just weeks after the Yankees American League Championship Series classic […]
Stir It Up breaks record
At the third annual Stir It Up, a charitable fundraising event Nov. 5 at Elkhorn Area High School, Justina Rohde (above) and her mom, Sue, of Walworth, save enough room for dessert; Chris Clapper (right), director of the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, visits with Ward Phillips, of the Rotary […]
A special honor
Elkhorn Area High School hosts a Veterans Day observance Nov. 9 and welcomes 65 area veterans for breakfast and program. During a medley of military songs performed by the high school choir, those that served in each branch of the service were asked to stand, including Ken Ellsworth, who served […]
Salvation Army kicks off ‘Blessings’ campaign
Bell ringers needed in communities throughout the county The Salvation Army in Walworth County is seeking funds to help people who continue to struggle across the county. In response to needs of neighbors who face poverty, unemployment and rising expenses, the Salvation Army in Walworth County has launched its annual […]
Village Board looks at leaf pick up
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board discussed the issue of curbside leaf pick up at the Nov. 6 meeting. The issue came before the board after resident Tom Senft spoke on the lack of it during several citizen participation sessions at recent board meetings. Senft, a […]
