By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new ordinance, aimed at shepherding future development projects, has been added to Whitewater’s municipal code. The document had backing from the city planner and a stamp approval from elected officials. The Common Council on Sept. 20 adopted a so-called access control ordinance, which will pave […]
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Keeping the beat
Brittany Pfaff, the new general music teacher at Lakeview Elementary School, is also serving as the fifth grade band teacher at Lakeview, Lincoln and Washington elementary schools, all in the Whitewater Unified School District. She is one of 20 new staff members in the district this year; […]
In the mail
Summer campers brighten the day of former director By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff During a visit to her dad’s home in Florida earlier this year, Mary Montavon, of Waukegan, Ill., noticed how much her father Donald “Don” Scherwat loved his daily trip to the mailbox. “Dad has dementia and doesn’t […]
Timeline set for two high-profile city positions
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans are in motion to fill two positions at city hall. One has been vacant since July, while the other will be in a state of transition at the beginning of 2017. City Manager Cameron Clapper discussed with the Common Council his plans for filling the […]
Bullying prevention activities at the schools
The East Troy Community School District is having multiple events to combat bullying in October to coincide with the National Bullying Prevention Month. Middle school counselor Krista Iserloth and Prairie View and Doubek counselor Christine Hamele briefed the board on several upcoming happenings at the schools and in the district. […]
School District annual meeting sparsely attended
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Not counting School Board members and district staff, all of two residents in the East Troy School District attended the annual meeting Monday night. The annual meeting gives residents an opportunity to vote on the School District tax levy and the School Board members’ salary, […]
Whitewater YES seeks votes for referendum
Support will result in updates at district schools with minimal tax impact The local, Whitewater YES for Education group is gearing up to encourage “yes” votes for the Whitewater Unified School District’s Facilities Referendum question that will be on the ballot Nov. 8. A grassroots group, Whitewater YES is made […]
See the kids in action in the SmartLabs
School District first in state to have new learning environments By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy School District is the very first in the state to have working SmartLabs. The new learning facilities are up and running at the middle school and Prairie View Elementary School and […]
City discusses relationship with library, plans to draft agreement
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn is planning to draft an operational agreement that would clear up the city’s relationship with Matheson Memorial Library. The topic was brought to the City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee Monday night after questions were raised during recent meetings as […]
Town board denies variance request
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Town Board denied a variance request by John and Mary Connelly to adjust a lot line and separate a parcel they own that is identified by two tax identification numbers to facilitate the sale of one of the newly created parcels. Supervisor Kim […]
