By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a recent economic development announcement within the community, the city of Whitewater has inked a deal with a business start-up in the hopes of bolstering civic engagement. The Common Council on June 21 approved a plan to enter into a $3,000 annual […]
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‘Friends’ to support Aquatic and Fitness Center
By Heather Ruenz Editor In addition to operational changes the Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center has gained additional support recently. The 5-year agreement between the City of Whitewater and the Whitewater Unified School District earlier this year transferred operation of the facility beginning on July 1. “Current members and users […]
Sharon students recognized by Exacto
Student projects focused on various safety concerns and tips In a partnership between Sharon Community School and Exacto Inc., students at Sharon Community School were recently recognized for taking on safety concerns. With June being National Safety Month, Exacto Inc. Marketing Specialist Lauren Marx said the company reached out to […]
Committee reviewing how surplus property is handled
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Following a question from a local business owner about city procedures for handling surplus and abandoned property, Elkhorn’s Finance and Judicial Committee began discussions Monday night about how policy might be able to be changed for the betterment of the community. Chairman Scott McClory said […]
Stay off the mud
Police warn residents to keep off the lake bed By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Village of East Troy Police Chief Alan Boyes is asking people to stay off the mud bed on East Troy Lake by Mill Pond Park after a local teen got stuck in the mud Monday night. […]
Council addresses Franklin Street traffic
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For years, the North Franklin Street corridor has been considered one of Whitewater’s serene residential roadways. But property owners living along the stretch contend it has slowly transitioned to one of the city’s main thoroughfares. After fielding complaints and concerns from those property owners, city officials […]
Badger FFA members head to nationals after success at sate convention
The Wisconsin Association of FFA celebrated its 87th year of premier leadership, personal growth and career success at the Wisconsin FFA Convention at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison from June 14 to 16. The event attracted more than 3,000 members, advisors, parents, alumni and sponsors to celebrate the year’s […]
Use with caution
Fireworks can cause serious burn and eye injuries Fireworks are synonymous with the celebration of Independence Day. Yet, the thrill of fireworks can also bring pain; 230 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July holiday. The Consumer […]
Elkhorn native brings home awards from Miss Wisconsin pageant
By Jennifer Eisenbart SLN Staff Elkhorn native Malainey Myrin had a philosophical attitude approaching last week’s Miss Wisconsin pageant as Miss Wood Violet. “I came here with the expectation that I got last place or I got first place, I would still be putting everything out on the stage that […]
A walk on the wild side
Lucia Martines holds on to Java the Frog while animal expert Steve Schindler shares facts about the frog, it’s habitat and how it protects itself during the June 27 Science Alliance presentation at Walworth Memorial Library. The program was a part of Lakeshore Libraries’ 2016 Storywagon series. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
