By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Why do people work in Whitewater but not live in the community? What can the city do to broaden its base of single-family household properties? These are some of the lingering, ongoing questions that remain at the forefront of city leaders’ minds in the immediate aftermath […]
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Vegas style
At Golden Years Family Day, held June 25 and themed Las Vegas, resident Irene Dowey gets a photo taken with her daughters, Bonnie, Judy and Marie, and her great granddaughter, Eva. The event featured Vegas style decorations, games and snacks. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Concert to be performed Sunday at Christus Church
The public is invited to attend a Christian concert at Christus Evangelical Lutheran Church in Richmond Township at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Chris Driesbach, a Christian singer and musician, will share his journey from an atheist to a Christian through words and music. A light lunch will be provided following the […]
Volunteers needed to speak to seniors about Medicare
Volunteers are needed for the Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center to provide monthly information on Medicare topics to area seniors. Discussions about Medicare are important for all seniors and their families to take part in so they can understand what is available for them, be referred to medigap […]
Matheson Memorial Library receives grant
Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports summer literacy The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Matheson Memorial Library a $1,250 grant to support summer literacy as part of awarding more than $43,000 in literacy grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are aimed at supporting adult, family and […]
Market time
Alicia Taylor (on left) of Soap by Mom, has fun helping DuAnn Webb and Emma Peterson, both of Sharon, smell some soaps she has for sale at the Sharon Farmers Market on July 7. The market is held in downtown Sharon the first and third Friday of each month […]
High school to participate in statewide trauma project
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff East Troy High School will take part in the Trauma Sensitive Schools Project this coming school year. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction initiative will provide professional development and technical assistance to the high school at no cost to the district East Troy Schools Director […]
Dog park could move to former Alpha Cast site
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater’s dog park could soon be on the move after city officials have found a series of deficiencies at the current site. The aptly named Whitewater Bark Park, 933 Commercial Ave., is in an area designated as a wetland, based on state Department of Natural Resources […]
Local kids attend Safety Town classes
By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Safety Town was held at Walworth Grade School, June 24 through 29 as part of the summer enrichment program offered. Nearly 20 local kids attended each of the two classes available, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon. Alexa Clary served as an […]
Monster of a show
Heavy Hitter gets some serious air while jumping over a line of cars on the track at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 8 during the Elkhorn Summer Nationals Monster Truck Showdown. The fairgrounds and 2Xtreme Racing sponsored the one-day event, which also included quad wars featuring ATVs. (Dave Dresdow photo)
