The Time Is Now To Help brings renewed faith, sense of purpose By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Sal Dimiceli knows he will help many people each year. The founder of The Time Is Now To Help, though, knows the support of others makes that help possible. “People often wonder if […]
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City to retain Kapur and Associates
Council votes to renew contract with engineering company By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of retaining Kapur and Associates to provide engineering services for 2017 at its Dec. 19 meeting. City Administrator Sam Tapson said at the Dec. 12 Finance and Judicial Committee […]
City takes step in fixing municipal lots
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After nearly a month of not seeing any renewed progress, Whitewater officials dusted off an issue that has drawn complaints in the community — the condition of the municipal parking lots. The lots were subject to an extensive resurfacing project this summer as a part of […]
WSD students craft ornaments to adorn White House display
Ornaments by Wisconsin School for the Deaf students will dazzle President’s Park at the White House in Washington, D.C. as part of the 94th annual national Christmas tree lighting display. WSD students designed ornaments that showcase things that make Wisconsin special. The hand-crafted ornaments will adorn one of 56 trees […]
Tree House showing true Christmas spirit
Numerous families will have food, gifts thanks to donations By Ryan Spoehr Staff Writer The Tree House at the Walworth County Alliance For Children has just wrapped up initiatives to bring food and presents to families in need during the Christmas season. On Tuesday, the Tree House’s ham and turkey […]
Land Trust gets grant from Elkhorn Fund
The Kettle Moraine Land Trust received a grant from the Elkhorn Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc., to support its “Day in the Woods” program. The grant is made available from the Community Foundation’s Lori Genske Endowment Fund of the Elkhorn Fund. The Lori Genske […]
Foundation set to exceed $50K goal
The Whitewater Community Foundation’s first campaign has been a success, according to its director. “Thank you to everyone who donated to the Whitewater Community Foundation during our first Annual Campaign. We reached our modest goal of $50,000, and the donations are still rolling in,” a press release from Brienne Diebolt-Brown, […]
Off the Square Players present ‘The Regifters’
Holiday comedy opens Dec. 29 By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The Off the Square Players are offering a respite from the holiday hustle and bustle with their comedy “The Regifters” over the New Year’s weekend. “It can be a little bit stressful this time of year, and if anyone is […]
A little bit more!
The Grinch, shown pointing at a tree full of ornaments outside a home on Devendorf Street in Elkhorn, is known for this popular quote often shared during the holiday season, through the writing of Dr. Seuss: “What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What […]
City-owned building could soon be razed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A city-owned building along Fremont Street could meet the wrecking ball this winter as the water utility eyes an expansion. Before the work takes place, however, a series of environmental steps are being taken. The Common Council on Dec. 6 gave the green light to enter […]
