Area veterans and their families filled the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center on Nov. 13 for a program honoring World War II veterans, presented by David Saalsaa. In addition to sharing 12 poignant stories about local veterans, Saalsaa also had various uniforms from the era on display. Saalsaa, owner […]
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Elkhorn Fund awards nearly $13K in grants
In celebration of nine years of building local philanthropy, the Elkhorn Fund recently awarded grants totaling $12,850 recently. Recipients of the grants are: – Elkhorn Area School District, $650 each to: 1st Annual EASD Maker Faire & STEM Club; OAE Hearing Screener; Science Saturday, and; Spot Vision Screener – Elkhorn […]
Officials dig into Clay Street reconstruction
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It’s more than three years off into the horizon, but planning for an extensive overhaul of portions of Clay Street is already underway within the City of Whitewater. The Common Council on Nov. 15 approved a document known as a task order that sets in motion […]
Happy hunter
Braden Berge, 13, of Elkhorn, is all smiles and “thankful for family traditions” after shooting this 10-point buck Nov. 20 while on a hunting trip in Pigeon Falls with his dad, Adam Berge, and grandfather, Harian Berge. The buck has a 19-inch spread and was taken by […]
Volunteers needed for statewide presidential recount
Walworth County Clerk Kimberly Bushey is seeking volunteers to serve as tabulators at the upcoming statewide presidential recount. A tabulator counts ballots under the direction of the County Clerk and Board of Canvassers. Tabulators must be 18 years old. Those interested should email their name, address, telephone number and email […]
Local schools meet or exceed expectations
By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent All five Whitewater Unified School District Schools are performing at or above expectations according to the annual school and district report cards released by the state Department of Public Instruction last week. The district report card for the 2015-16 school year came out as a 70.2 […]
Elkhorn man allegedly cooked meth at home
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A status conference is scheduled for Jan. 18 for an Elkhorn man who pleaded not guilty Nov. 14 to manufacturing methamphetamine. Bryan N. Tidwell, 32, was charged Oct. 27 in Walworth County Circuit Court with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of waste […]
Stir It Up supports four area causes
Nearly 650 attend second annual food-focused fundraiser By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A countywide, charitable fundraiser – Stir It Up – received support from numerous businesses, nearly 650 attendees and raised more than $40,000 for area causes Nov. 6. The event, held Nov. 6 at Elkhorn Area High School, was […]
Glendale man to testify against robbery suspects
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff A Glendale man appeared in court Monday afternoon on charges stemming from an October 2014 robbery in the Town of Troy where a woman was shot and a man beaten. Michael Kraft, 35, is facing felony charges of armed robbery, first-degree reckless injury, substantial battery […]
Woman allegedly bilked $28,000 from employer
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 12 for a Janesville woman charged with issuing $28,000 worth of fraudulent checks to herself from her Whitewater employer. Jessica A. Klingaman, 36, was charged Oct. 17 in Walworth County Circuit Court with 42 counts of unauthorized use […]
