Lillian Wells and her mother Raquel Wells, of Oak Park, Ill, shop for treasures with the “dollars” she earned playing games while visiting her grandmother at Golden Years of Walworth’s annual Family Day June 25. The theme for this year’s event was “Disney: What dreams are made of.” (Penny Gruetzmacher […]
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Celebrating America’s strength
Lions annual Fourth of July festival underway By Tracy Ouellette Editor “American Strong” is the theme for this year’s Fourth of July festival in East Troy. The East Troy Lions Club’s annual Independence Day celebration kicked off Thursday afternoon and runs until Sunday night. The four-day festival will feature the […]
It’s time for the 4th of July
Whitewater’s annual 4th of July Free Family Festival is set for this weekend, July 1-4 at Cravath Lakefront Park, 312 Whitewater St. Remembering, respecting and celebrating our nation’s freedom and independence is the mission of the event, supported by local sponsors and featuring numerous local vendors. The festival features […]
Lake Lawn to salute Independence Day with four-day weekend celebration
Lake Lawn Resort is adorning its grounds with patriotic décor in preparation for this year’s Fourth of July weekend from Friday through Monday. It will offer daily recreational activities, an outdoor movie viewing, a lakeside cookout and two evenings of fireworks. Family activities Kicking off at 10 a.m. Friday, families […]
Fellow Mortals files injunction against ATC
Town, attorneys say company is not exempt from needing permission to clear-cut trees By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent American Transmission Co. was scheduled to begin clear-cutting trees last week on the property of Fellow Mortals Rehabilitation Hospital at W4632 Palmer Road in the Town of Geneva. The action was delayed […]
Homeless sex offender released in Walworth County
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a convicted sex offender who was released in Walworth County. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, Reginald D. Burke, 63, is homeless, and didn’t provide and address to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections upon his release. […]
Community Foundation awards action grants
The Whitewater Community Foundation has concluded its search for worthy community projects and announce earlier this week $16,307 in grants made through its inaugural round of Community Action Grants. The Foundation Grants Committee chose eight grantees to receive monetary support for projects that best advanced education, arts and environmentalism in […]
Retirees recognized for dedication to district
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Cravath Lakefront Community Center was the setting June 1 for a gathering to honor seven retiring Whitewater Unified School District employees and a school board member. Following a buffet dinner, District Administrator Eric Runez invited Casey Judd, president of the WUSD School Board, to offer […]
Council approves renaming street
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A small portion of one of Whitewater’s main thoroughfares is being renamed, though it will continue using a geographic reference. As the after-effects of the extensive 2014 East Gateway project continue shaking out, city officials are making a series of tweaks to plans and documents. Municipal […]
Chamber director shares update on Elkhorn tourism
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Clapper shared an update with the City of Elkhorn Common Council June 20 about tourism in Elkhorn and how room tax dollars have been used to promote it in 2015. Clapper said the chamber keeps track of visitors […]
