Tibbets Elementary School class takes four-rule pledge By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer As part of the virtual Olweus Bullying Prevention Program’s national kickoff event Oct. 27, it was announced that a video submitted by a class at Tibbets Elementary School. School counselor Cory Sotala and her students that won the […]
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Glendale man to appear in East Troy robbery, shooting case
Two other men to be tried early next year in connection with crime By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff A Glendale man is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 21 on four felony charges in connection with an October 2014 robbery in the Town of Troy in which a man was […]
A time to honor heroes
Program honoring World War II veterans to be held Nov. 13 By Heather Ruenz staff writer The Whitewater Arts Alliance will host a program honoring World War II veterans from the Whitewater community at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Cultural Arts Center. Dave Saalsaa, the owner of Quiet […]
Ring in the holidays on the East Troy Railroad
Ride Christmas Express Trains to Santa’s Workshop at the Elegant Farmer The East Troy Railroad Museum’s 2016 Christmas Express Trains are set for their magical round-trip from the East Troy depot to Santa’s Workshop at The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago. Children can visit with Santa, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, […]
East Troy man gets eight years in heroin death of woman
By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff An East Troy man was sentenced to eight years in prison in connection with the heroin overdose death of a 23-year-old woman on Feb. 17, 2015. Carl A. Evrard, 38, pleaded guilty May 5 to first-degree reckless homicide by delivering drugs. He was sentenced July […]
Voters approve school referendum
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The ballots have been counted and local voters supported both questions relative to an Elkhorn Area School District referendum: $22.9 million for further improvements to the district and an additional $300,000 annually. The $22.9 million, referred to as question one, is expected to have […]
Republicans ride wave of victory
Vruwink elected to State Assembly District 43 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Consider state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos – a seasoned veteran in the halls of the state capitol and political junkie since grade school – among those who were amazed by the results of Tuesday’s election. “It’s a […]
WUSD referendum passes by wide margin
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent More than two-thirds of all residents living within the Whitewater Unified School District’s boundaries backed a referendum asking for $23.5 million toward a series of renovation projects. According to unofficial election results, 6,209 district residents voted “yes” when asked if the district can exceed its spending […]
Darien couple get prison time for making meth
A former Darien couple were sentenced to two years and four years, respectively, in state prison for manufacturing meth in 2015. Heather A. Opper, 29, now of Wilton, pleaded guilty to manufacturing amphetamine and neglecting a child and was sentenced Jan. 29 to two years in state prison, two years […]
Republicans see multiple victories in area
Republicans see multiple victories in area By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Riding the national wave, local republicans did well at the polls Tuesday. In the 32nd and 33rd State Assembly Districts incumbents Tyler August and Cody Horlacher both held on to their seats by a large margin. August was challenged […]
