The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will celebrate the achievements of its graduates as proud families gather for spring commencement ceremonies. A total of 1,558 graduates will cross the stage this Saturday, May 13, to receive their degrees. The morning ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m., recognizes 672 undergraduate students and 120 […]
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TRAIL to replace Varsity Club
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A new leadership group called Teamwork Respect Accountability Integrity Leadership, or TRAIL, has emerged at Delavan-Darien High School to replace the Varsity Club. The school board approved transferring a $1,000 stipend that used to go to the Varsity Club to TRAIL. Athletics and activities director […]
Speaker of the House visits Badger High School
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Speaker of the House Paul Ryan visited with social studies classes at Lake Geneva Badger High School on May 12. The House of Representatives was on recess last week, and Ryan spends recesses in his home district meeting with constituents, he said. When asked how […]
Traveling war memorial to stop in Williams Bay
The Williams Bay United Church of Christ, will host “Wisconsin Remembers: A Face For Every Name” – a traveling exhibit provided through the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. The exhibit features a photo for each of the 1,161 Wisconsinites officially listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It also includes […]
Local boating safety courses offered
Successful completion of a boating safety course accepted by the Wisconsin DNR is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 (and at least 12 years of age) who wishes to operate a personal watercraft (PWC, which includes jet-skis, wave-runners etc.) or wishes to operate a motorized boat […]
Sheriff’s awards to be presented May 18
The annual awards ceremony for the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office will take place at 2 p.m. May 18 in the jury assembly room of the Judicial Center, 1700 County Road NN, Elkhorn. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Family and friends are welcome to attend. The following awards will […]
Honoring those who serve
Salute to Law Enforcement moved to St. James Church By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff UPDATE: Because of the inclement weather, Saturday’s Salute to Law Enforcement event will be at St. James Methodist Church in East Troy. It all started with the pastor at St. James United Methodist Church in East […]
Cancer Assault Challenge to benefit MACC Fund
Popular 5K mud run celebrating its fifth year The Cancer Assault Challenge team is “proud and excited to announce that once again the MACC Fund will be the beneficiary of the annual fundraiser.” Proceeds from the Cancer Assault Challenge’s 5K mud run will benefit the MACC Fund and help support […]
Big Foot prom features food, fun and prizes
One hundred and seventy eight Big Foot High School students were given a night of fun, food and prizes from Midnight May 5 to 6 a.m., May 6 at Big Foot High School last weekend. “The evening started with Comedian Mike Marvell from Cudahy. When he was finished tickling their […]
Committee recommends $650,000 in projects
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee opted in favor of recommending the City Council vote in favor of approving a $650,000 funding level for 2017 street maintenance projects at its meeting May 8. Previously, City Finance Director James Heilman had been directed to […]