A video presenting Matheson Memorial Library as a free and essential community resource has been published, Library Director Lisa Selje announced recently. The video highlights the library’s mission to connect the community with library resources and services that enrich, enlighten and entertain. Supported by Realtor Associate Rob Edwards of Keefe […]
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Insurance for Chalk-Art Festival still in question
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Community School District will not be insuring the Sidewalk Chalk-Art Festival on May 5 and 6. The district will only be insuring the students and teachers who will be on the Village Square on May 5 to create the sidewalk art. Officials […]
A fun and hearty start
From the top: Vivian and Scott Vanderveen man the sausage patty station at the Fighting Forty Association’s breakfast at the Sharon Firehouse last weekend; Jackson Andritsch and his mom, Stephanie, show off his special fire helmet; Mike Brooke (on left) and Mark Ruosch keep two of several […]
Smiles, tears and rousing applause
VIP Services Annual Recognition Dinner an evening of inspiration By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The 32nd Annual Recognition Dinner Program for VIP Services, Inc. featured, among the gamut of emotions, gratitude to surprise to pure and unbridled joy. But one person in particular brought the house down, so to speak. […]
Woman charged in restaurant owner’s death
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Danielle A. Grooms, 20, of Watertown, is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in Waukesha County Circuit on March 16 on two felony charges from the Aug. 5, 2016, car vs. motorcycle crash that killed Roma’s Ristorante and Lounge, East Troy, owner Mark Galluzzo […]
Getting artsy
East Troy High School National Art Honor Society students Allyson Gebauer (from left), Ashley Schroepfer and Stephanie Garski prepare the artwork for the East Troy Community School District Art Exhibition on March 5. The exhibit will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at the high school, 3128 Graydon Ave. Artwork […]
Suspicious packages put school on lockdown
Students evacuated as a safety precaution By Ryan Spoehr Editor As students were about to start classes for the week at Whitewater High School on Monday, the learning was put on hold because two suspicious packages were found on campus. At about 7:55 a.m. on Monday, one suspicious package was […]
Fish fry events to support causes
St. Benedict Parish, Fontana, will host fish fry events on the six Fridays of Lent with each benefitting local charitable organizations. The March 3 fish fry will benefit Open Arms Free Clinic; March 10 – Cub Scouts; March 17 – St. Benedict Human Concerns Commission and the St. Vincent de […]
‘Spread the Love’ at run/walk event
6th Annual Nick Van Dyke Shamrock Shuffle slated March 18 On Saturday, March 18, the family, friends and area sports enthusiasts will come together at the Lauderdale Landing to celebrate the life and legacy of Nick Van Dyke, a local man who died unexpectedly in a work-related accident when […]
Woman in prison for selling heroin near school
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer An Elkhorn woman is incarcerated at Taycheedah Correctional Institution in Fond du Lac until 2020 for selling heroin near Delavan-Darien High School in 2015. Ali A. Ortiz, 28, pleaded guilty Jan. 28, 2016, to manufacturing or delivering heroin and felony bail jumping. Two additional charges […]
