Outside Matheson Memorial Library, people gather – some sharing the required glasses for safety – to try and get a glimpse of the solar eclipse mid-day Aug. 21. The library held a program the previous week, presented by Ed Sadler and Frank Mills, of Yerkes Observatory, that included history on […]
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Roun’da Manure Tour
Two women ride amongst cornfields and farms on Salt Box Road outside of Sharon during the Roun’da Manure Bicycle Tour Aug. 19. A group of local volunteers gives bicyclists nourishment before they take off on one of four routes: (not listed in order) Tonya Muraski, Jennifer Wilson, Mike Bimrose, Kay […]
Referendum projects in district on schedule
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent With the beginning of the 2017-18 school year just around the corner, the Elkhorn Area School District aims to have a large number of projects connected to last year’s $22.4 million referendum completed when students walk through the doors on Sept. 5. Elkhorn Area School District […]
Village Board moves forward with sign project
Ad hoc committee appointed to work on new signage By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board appointed an ad hoc committee to null out the details of the new signs the board wants to put at the village’s gateways. Deputy Clerk Lorri Alexander has been working on […]
Making memories
Burn Camp gives burn-injured kids a week of fun, support By Lisa Smith Correspondent Everybody at Burn Camp has a different story, but one thing unites this special group of summer campers – they are survivors. These courageous kids and adults want to continue living their lives as best as […]
Police chiefs warn, ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The Town and Village of East Troy police departments are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 18 to Sept. 30. Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over is a national enforcement campaign aimed at reducing alcohol-related crashes, which killed 143 people […]
Abbey’s Waterfront has fresh look, menu
The Abbey Resort, Fontana, has completed renovations to its Waterfront restaurant, including a new outdoor bar area featuring a waterfall and fire pit. The renovation also includes a refreshed outdoor patio and seating area overlooking Abbey Harbor, relocation of the hostess stand, new branding and a complete overhaul of the […]
Telephone scams reported in Walworth County
Caller posed as a Health and Human Services employee Walworth County residents should be on the lookout for a recent telephone scam that has targeted a number of area people, according to a press release from the Department of Health and Human Services. Elizabeth Aldred, director of HHS, said area […]
City refreshes list of long-range goals
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Housing, the library and the oft-discussed absence of a full-service grocery store were among the items pinpointed in a recent long-range goal-setting exercise in Whitewater. During his routine report to the Common Council on Aug. 1, City Manager Cameron Clapper highlighted some of the key takeaways […]
Summer program gets kids outdoors
Offers lessons, affordable ways to appreciate nature By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Marlene Hodek has been leading Outdoor Adventure in Elkhorn for 34 years and said the program’s goal has remained the same: show kids affordable outdoor activities available in the area. “Cliff Schiefelbein was the principal at the time. […]
