Village Board approves Cycling Classic By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board gave the go ahead for next year’s East Troy Cycling Classic, but it wasn’t without debate. East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vanessa Lenz addressed the board members Monday night and gave a […]
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Winter storm to impact travel throughout state this weekend
Heavy snow and high winds expected to significantly impact road conditions The Wisconsin Department of Transportation would like to remind motorists to be cautious if traveling in what could be hazardous conditions. High winds and drifting snow are expected to make driving very difficult this weekend. The National Weather Service […]
First Citizens donates money for electronic sign
Marquee to honor ‘Bez’ McCulloch By Tom Ganser Correspondent First Citizens State Bank Executive Vice-President Nate Parrish and Assistant Vice-President Kat Mawhinney presented Mary McCulloch, Jim McCulloch and Pam Hookstead with a check for $1,000 on Nov. 30 to support the building of an electronic marquee at the entrance of […]
Elkhorn schools make the grade on state report cards
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Elkhorn Area School District Administrator Jason Tadlock has focused the district on student growth – and it showed in the release of the school report cards by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. As one of the few consolidated school districts in the Southern Lakes […]
Judge releases pre-sentencing report of co-conspirator
Milwaukee man to go on trial in January in 2014 Town of Troy shooting, robbery By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff A Walworth County Circuit Court judge last week agreed to release a pre-sentencing investigation report of one of four alleged co-conspirators in a Town of Troy shooting and robbery in […]
Whooping cough outbreak in East Troy schools
There have been 35 confirmed and probable cases of whooping cough, also called pertussis, in East Troy High School and Middle School since November, according to a press release from the Walworth County Department of Health and Humans Services. Health officials expect to identify more cases as the investigation continues […]
The smile is free
Joshua LeBaron, 8, hands out a free smile Nov. 27 while selling Christmas wreaths for the fundraiser for Cub Scout Pack 237 out of Williams Bay. LeBaron, who braved the cold, damp day with his parents, was set up in the parking lot at Williams Bay High School. (Heather Ruenz […]
Santa Parade Train comes to town
Annual event kicks off holiday season with style The East Troy Electric Railroad’s Santa Parade Train will make its annual journey into downtown East Troy on Saturday. There will be plenty of additional holiday activity at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St., from 5:30 to 8 p.m., including […]
Local law firm recognized
Sweet & Maier named in newest edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers Elkhorn attorneys John L. Maier, Jr., President of Sweet & Maier, S.C., Christina Green, and Rob Van Scoyoc recently announced that Sweet & Maier, S.C. Law Firm was recognized in the 2017 Edition of U.S. News – […]
City nulls contract with security services vendor
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although some specifics were not shared, two head staffers within Whitewater City Hall made it clear they desired to seek out a new security vendor. Matt Amundson, the city’s recently departed parks and recreation director, came before the Common Council on Nov. 15 amid his final […]