High school to present production of Mary Chase’s Pullitzer Prize winning comedy Nov. 11 and 12 By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Things are set to get whacky in a little more than a week when cast and crew members of Elkhorn Area High School’s production of “Harvey,” bring Elwood P. […]
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Naked man flees from crashed car, tries to rape woman
An initial appearance was scheduled for Nov. 7 for a South Milwaukee man who allegedly crashed a stolen car in Whitewater then ran naked from the scene and tried to rape a woman. Chibiebele Praises Ozodi, 20, was charged Oct. 24 in Walworth County Circuit Court with attempted second-degree sexual […]
Sharon Community School receives $10,000 grant
Money to be used to enhance robotics program The Sharon Community School District was selected to receive a $10,000 grant for LEGO Mindstorms Robotics through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund recently. “Growing the next generation is very important to farmers, and they realize that you […]
Ghouls and goodies
During Ghouls Night Out Oct. 27, which offers area families trick-or-treating and a variety of activities and games at businesses on the west side of Whitewater, Katie Haas and her daughter Elliie make a stop by the SweetSpot Bakehouse. (Tom Ganser photo)
Referendum, 43rd District on local ballots
By Heather Ruenz Editor The proposed $23.5 million referendum for the Whitewater Unified School District, one of the hot ticket items on local ballots, would, in simple terms, improve safety, security, accessibility and necessary renovations to local schools. The tax impact is estimated to be not more than $1.50 per […]
Loss of jobs high on candidates list in 33rd Assembly District
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Both candidates in the 33rd State Assembly District race say job loss is one of the biggest problems facing the district and its residents. Incumbent Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) and challenger Brandon White (D-Jefferson) cited the loss of jobs at Tyson and McCain Foods and the […]
$22.9 million on ballot Tuesday
School district looks to make further improvements to district By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff When residents turn out Tuesday to cast their vote for the next President of the United States, it won’t be the only decision they’ll be asked to make. Tuesday’s ballot will also feature a two-part referendum […]
Newcomer challenges August in the 32nd
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff State Rep. Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) is being challenged by newcomer Christine Welcher (D-East Troy) in the 32nd State Assembly race. The 32nd Assembly District includes parts of Walworth, Kenosha and Racine counties, with the cities of Lake Geneva and Delavan, the villages of East […]
Man charged with killing brother-in-law in Whitewater
A man charged with shooting and killing his brother-in-law in Whitewater last week is scheduled to appear in court today. Alan M. Johnson, 31, is scheduled to make an initial appearance on a charge of first-degree intentional homicide for the shooting death of Kenneth J. Myszkewicz, 43, in Whitewater on […]
City dips into reserves to cover treatment plant costs
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the words of Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell, work within Whitewater’s oft-discussed wastewater treatment facility is on a path toward “steady progress.” But alongside the upward momentum has been a series of unexpected costs that have driven up the cost of the remodeling project, which […]
