By Tom Ganser Correspondent Four Whitewater High School seniors and 28 juniors were recently inducted into the WHS Minneiska Chapter (established in 1956) of the National Honor Society. Following a welcome by NHS President Whitney Treder during the Nov. 30 ceremony and the leading of the National Anthem by members […]
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News from throughout Walworth County
Helping out for a cause
Walworth-Fontana Rotary members, with the help of Walworth Middle School students, fill holiday boxes with food and deliver them to area residents during a Dec. 22 Walworth-Fontana Rotary event, including Nathan Walther, Olivia Kovarik and Bob Klockers, shown working together on the assembly line. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Council approves EMS and fire contract
Paratech will help provide coverage seven days a week By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of a contract with Paratech at its Dec. 19 meeting, under which Paratech will provide personnel to staff both EMS and fire services for the city. Details of […]
Schools can no longer ignore threats
What was once considered idle chatter now merits serious response By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The year 2016 was reportedly a difficult one when it comes to threats made at schools in the area. Perhaps that’s most evident in the Burlington Area School District, which – while still dealing with […]
Giving hearts
Thanks to the generosity of community members, and a food and money drive by entries in the 35th Annual Christmas Card Town Parade, two loads of food and $376 in cash were donated to the Elkhorn Food Pantry recently. Shown with the items collected are: Sarah Franz, […]
Smiles of the season
A group of students at Washington Elementary School, Whitewater, are all smiles as they warm up with a cup of hot cocoa during the school’s sledding party Dec. 21. The special event included staff celebrating Festive Sweater Day and festive music. (Submitted photo)
Ringing out a career
Police chief retires after 41 years with East Troy Township By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Town of East Troy Police Chief James Surges rang out 2016 with his retirement from the force on Dec. 31. “I’ve been here for 41 years,” he said Tuesday. “I’m not very creative, I started […]
City staff receive stipend for increased workload
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Two veteran municipal employees will receive a temporary boost in pay as they oversee operations within their respective departments. After meeting behind closed doors to discuss the issue, the Common Council on Dec. 20 voted unanimously in favor of a plan to offer $700 monthly stipends […]
On stage
The Henshews, played by Ann and Brian Wales, examine the Liebesgeschenk – the central gift around which the plot of the Off the Square Players production of “The Regifters” revolves. The theater group presented the holiday-themed comedy at Ivan’s Backstage over the New Year’s weekend.
Council agrees to pay claims in narrow vote
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Elected officials within the City of Whitewater narrowly agreed to pay a pair of sewer backup claims that have roots going back more than a year. The Common Council on Dec. 20 voted, 4-3, to pay the claimants a combined $5,200 from damage incurred from a […]
