Girls’ letters reached Air Force soldier in Texas By Vicky Wedig Editor Jennifer LaFace recalls releasing balloons for soldiers when she was in elementary school and, as a child, wondered if anyone ever got her message. So, when her daughter – a 21-year-old airman from Pittsburg – received letters from […]
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In honor of one woman’s love of learning
Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center expected to open next year By Dave Fidlin Correspondent When she roamed the halls as a student of what then was known as Wisconsin State College-Whitewater, Mary Poppe had a love of learning. She also enjoyed helping others. As he reflects on his late wife’s […]
UW-Whitewater’s Crossman Gallery exhibits FABRICation
“FABRICation” is now open at the Crossman Gallery in the Greenhill Center of the Arts at the University Wisconsin-Whitewater. The exhibit continues through Oct. 8. The exhibition is making its way around the country, and coming to the Crossman Gallery by way of the University of New Mexico Art Museum. It […]
End-of-Life preparedness workshop offered
“They had been married for three years. Her husband, 53, died beside her in bed. She knew nothing of their finances, did not know his funeral wishes, had no idea where the paperwork would be and did not know they owned three condos,” a press release about an upcoming workshop […]
What’s all the buzz about?
A look at beekeeping, bees and honey in Wisconsin By Meghan Griffin Correspondent Honeybees can be found all around southeastern Wisconsin, both in the wild and under the care of beekeepers. These bees are important pollinators for crops, fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and flower gardens. Chris Roth is a local […]
City looks at fire, EMS staffing
Multi-tiered plan looks to bring city up to optimum staffing levels By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Members of the City of Elkhorn Common Council discussed the future of staffing at the Elkhorn Area Fire Department in a committee of the whole meeting Sep. 6, with the hopes of getting the […]
Small tax levy increase recommended for School District
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff At the Aug. 29 School Board meeting, East Troy School District Business Manger Kathy Zwirgzdas recommended a small increase to the tax levy to be presented to the public during the Sept. 26 annual meeting. “I’m recommending a .3 percent tax levy increase,” Zwirgzdas said. […]
A new home for Elkhorn
City looks to form ad hoc committee to search for new location for City Hall By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff When results came back from city managers on their thoughts on the future disposition of the City of Elkhorn’s City Hall, one thing was clear; the current building is not […]
Running stronger than ever
Discover Whitewater Series, entering its fourth year, continues to grow By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer An event that was created to market Whitewater as a great community while raising money for five local charity partners has taken off running, literally. The fourth annual Discover Whitewater Series Half Marathon, Half Marathon […]
Be immersed in local arts on Saturday
Annual Main Street Festival to feature all things artsy The 3rd Annual Whitewater Main St. Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Whitewater. A celebration of the arts, it will include arts and craft booths, sidewalk sales, street painting and live […]
