PSC encourages consumers to call for assistance In light of this week’s National Weather Service excessive heat watch and increasing temperatures in most of the state, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin encourages people to take steps to stay safe by staying cool. Consumers can take simple steps that help […]
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Trial delayed for man charged in stabbing
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A Madison man who was scheduled to go on trial last month for allegedly stabbing a woman at her Whitewater apartment in 2014 is set for a status conference Aug. 3. Jason L. Grant, 29, was scheduled to be tried June 27, 28 and 29 […]
District attorney clears deputy in fatal shooting
Deadly force was justified as car drove toward officer, he contends A Walworth County Sheriff’s deputy was justified in using deadly force when he shot and killed a Milwaukee man during a staged drug buy on Feb. 24 in East Troy, the county’s district attorney has decided. The ruling issued […]
Detention pond work to begin Aug. 15
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An infrastructure project that has been in the works for nearly a year in Whitewater is officially moving forward, following a recent decision by city officials. The Common Council on June 21 gave city staffers the green light to proceed with plans to design and construct […]
Making friends
Ian Emery and Fairhaven Senior Services resident Dolores Grulkowski get to know a visiting calf June 24 during the mini county fair set up by the Stone School and LaGrange 4-H Clubs at the senior center. Fairhaven residents had a chance to get up close and personal […]
School Board discusses two potential referendum questions
Two-part referendum would call for $22.9 million for projects, $300,000 annually for operational costs By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education discussed how to word a two-part referendum question slated for the November election at its regular meeting Monday night. The two-part referendum, which […]
School Board tables additional welding stations decision
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Community School District Board of Education tabled the decision Monday on whether to add the six additional welding stations to the high school shop area until February. At the last School Board meeting, the board approved spending the money to upgrade the […]
Men charged in 2013 Town of Delavan burglaries
Preliminary hearings were scheduled for July 8 and 14 respectively for a Whitewater man and a Beloit man charged with breaking into at least 14 homes in the same Town of Delavan neighborhood in 2013. Christopher A. Kimps, 27, of Whitewater, and Jesse D. Adams III, 25, of Beloit were […]
Work at wastewater treatment plant to cost more
Common Council approves an additional $300,000 for electrical issues By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Another item on the list of unexpected issues linked to the extensive revamp of Whitewater’s 34-year-old wastewater treatment facility has cropped up and will increase the cost by nearly $300,000. The Common Council on June 21 approved […]
Darien EMS chief removed and suspended
Evidentiary hearing to take place next week at Senior Center By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien emergency medical services Chief Eric Sladek was removed June 18 as chief and suspended from the EMS Board of Directors for 30 days. The Darien EMS Department serves the village and town of Darien. […]
