By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A resident’s $50,000 claim against the City of Whitewater has been denied, following a vetting by several municipal officials and a formal vote by elected officials. In February, resident Ana Rodriguez filed an official notice of claim against the city, asserting she incurred a “violation of […]
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City looks to repair streets
Staff researching how improvement program would affect taxpayers By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee directed city staff to pull together information on what effect two levels of a street maintenance program would have on city taxpayers at its meeting last week. City Engineer […]
Community garden plots available
The University of Wisconsin-Extension has plots available to rent at the Walworth County Community Garden. Community gardens provide common ground for people to grow plants, build strong communities, and provide the space needed for a garden, according to the UW-Extension. Some benefits of gardening include raising fresh produce and saving […]
EAHS students excel in healthcare studies
Team raising money for international event in Orlando By Heather Ruenz Editor HOSA Future Health Professionals is an extra curricular for students interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The local chapter at Elkhorn Area High School currently boasts 68 students and teacher Stephanie Steinke serves as the […]
Police have DNA of suspect but no match
By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff Police have the DNA of a man they believe damaged and tried to set fire to buildings in the Town of Lyons but no suspect. A warrant was issued Oct. 12 for the arrest of a John Doe with a specific DNA profile who is […]
School District to target cyber-related education in curriculum
By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer To educate students on the dangers of internet-based activities, such as cyberbullying and sexting, the Whitewater Unified School District is revamping its curriculum over the next year. “Students are facing much more pressure when it comes to technology and cyber-related issues. So, this would include […]
Annual banquet features speakers, special guests
History of Starline, which has local ties, shared during the event By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The Historical Society of Walworth and Big Foot Prairie held its annual banquet on April 27 at Starline in Harvard, Ill. The event kicked off with a social hour, allowing attendees time to see a […]
Elkhorn man to be sentenced for making meth
By Vicky Wedig Staff writer An Elkhorn man was scheduled to be sentenced May 4 for manufacturing methamphetamine. Bryan N. Tidwell, 32, was charged Oct. 27 with manufacturing meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of waste from meth manufacturing. He pleaded guilty March 9 to manufacturing meth, and the […]
All present and accounted for
Village Board appoints former trustee to fill vacant seat By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board appointed former village trustee John Alexander to fill the open seat on the board after Scott Seager took the Village Board president seat. Alexander addressed the board Monday night before his […]
Chorale to have final concert May 6
The Southern Lakes Masterpiece Chorale’s final concert, Faure Requiem and Rutter Mass of Children, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6 in the Elkhorn Area High School auditorium. Conducted by Richard Severing, the concert will feature soloists Marie Severing, soprano, and Brian Leeper, tenor. The board – Steven Geisler, […]
