East Troy School leading the way with individualized learning By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Classrooms are not what they were 30 years ago. In an ever-changing world of interactive technology, kids need to learn at a different level than their parents and grandparents did. They also need to learn different […]
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Attendance up at Downtown Whitewater events
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Compared to its composition and makeup a year ago, the face of Downtown Whitewater Inc. is starkly different — a reality emphasized numerous times during a recently issued report. Several representatives came before the Common Council on Nov. 1 and reported on the activities that have […]
LWV’s annual holiday dinner Dec. 4
The League of Women Voters Whitewater Area will hold it’s 2016 League Holiday Dinner at 841 Brewhouse, in Whitewater, Sunday, Dec. 4. Cash bar begins at 5 p.m.; dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. A special musical presentation by the Whitewater High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Abigail Pulvermacher, will […]
Innovation Center at 92 percent occupancy
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As 2016 begins winding down, recent results reveal the Whitewater Innovation Center has enjoyed another banner year as new, emerging companies continue sprouting up within the local business ecosystem. Mark Johnson, executive director of the center, came before the Common Council on Nov. 1 and issued […]
City again reviewing leaf collection
Residents’ concerns lead to discussion on possible in-house program By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Several weeks into a new fall leaf collection it’s clear residents of Elkhorn are not pleased with service being provided under the city’s new leaf-collection program. The new program was implemented this fall after elected officials discussed […]
School Board seat up for election in 2017
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff East Troy Community School District Administrator Chris Hibner announced there will be one seat on the School Board up for election in 2017. The seat is held by Steve Lambrechts. The spring election will be April 4, 2017. Should more than two candidates run for […]
Reward offered in residential apartment fire
Community comes through to support those affected By Heather Ruenz Editor The Nov. 9 structure fire at University Gardens apartments in Whitewater remains under investigation, according to local police and fire officials. The Wisconsin Arson Insurance Council is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification […]
Salvation Army kicks off fund-raising campaign in Walworth County
The Salvation Army in Walworth County is seeking funds to help people who continue to struggle across the county. In response to needs of neighbors who face poverty, unemployment and rising expenses, The Salvation Army in Walworth County has launched its annual campaign, called “Share Your Blessings, Be Blessed.” […]
Milwaukee news anchor to emcee Open Arms event
The Open Arms Free Clinic, the first and only free medical clinic in Walworth County, will celebrate its fourth birthday Dec. 2 with a gala dinner featuring an evening of gratitude to commemorate treating its first patient at the free clinic in December 2012. The event emcee will be Kate […]
Safety-net clinics honor legislators and health systems
At the Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics’ Safety Net gala, two legislators and health systems were honored as supporters and champions of safety-net clinics. Aurora Health System and Upland Hills Health were selected as partners of the year for free and charitable clinics, and state Reps. Amy Loudenbeck […]
