Awktopus (above) a punk band from Milwaukee performs at the June 22 UWW Summer on the Mall event, held inside the James R. Connor University Center because of weather. The events feature lunch, games and kids activities to raise money for a cause with the Wisconsin Multiple […]
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Fans available for those prone to heat injury
County distributing fans at area libraries, municipal building Walworth County Division of Public Health has partnered with community organizations to help distribute box fans throughout the county. With increasing temperatures and humidity comes an increase in risk for heat related injuries. Fans are intended for individuals who do not have […]
Area author recounts experiences in Mexico
Author to participate in Lake Geneva book signing in July By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff When she became unknowingly and mistakenly engaged to a young man in Mexico more than 50 years ago, area author Sonette Tippens never realized that one day the ensuing events over the following half a […]
Village Board, ETCDA talk about expectations
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board spent much of the June 27 meeting talking with members of the East Troy Community Development Alliance and community members about creating a better working relationship between the village and the group. There has been some tension between some board […]
Council seeks more input from citizens
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 […]
‘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 […]
