Area community members are invited to join the residents of Fairhaven Senior Services in a group series of learning sessions offered to provide grief awareness and support for those who anticipate the passing of a loved one in the near future or who have experienced the loss of a loved […]
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News from throughout Walworth County
Main break
Crews work to repair a water main that broke on West Main Street in the Village of Fontana on Tuesday morning near Fontana Elementary School. The school was without water and students were dismissed at 11:20. A portion of West Main Street was closed while the main was repaired.
Lake Geneva woman, children located in Georgia
By Vicky Wedig Editor A Lake Geneva woman and her kids were found in Savannah, Ga., Tuesday morning after a person there recognized them from photos on a press release police issued Monday. “When we put it out to media last night, we got a citizen tip of someone who […]
Marketing firm looking at potential grocery sites
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A report from an outside marketing company could shed light on where a potential grocery store could locate in Whitewater. The report is one in a series of steps city officials are awaiting for as a contingent of the community holds out hope a new grocer […]
Watch for trains
Railroad officials ask drivers to be alert By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Officials with the East Troy Electric Railroad are asking the public to be prepared to stop for the trains in East Troy and Mukwonago and to keep a watch out for the trollies when traveling in those communities. […]
City’s comprehensive plan sent back to plan commission
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Following a public hearing May 16, concerns from residents prompted the City of Elkhorn Common Council to opt in favor of sending the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan back to the City of Elkhorn Plan Commission for further review. Residents spoke out about concerns mainly regarding […]
Sex offender denied residency
Nearby residents show up to speak against exemption By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff In a Committee of the Whole meeting May 16 night, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of denying a sex offender residency appeal from Ralph T. Wolf after local residents turned up for […]
Agape House receives grant
The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation has awarded a $3,500 grant to Agape House to provide capital support to address both outside and inside maintenance projects, including stabilizing the parking lot, repairing flooring in the school, and updating windows. Through its global grants programs, the MDRT Foundation is committed to […]
Making a tough decision
Village Board struggles with choosing water tower painter By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff When charged with stewardship of taxpayer dollars, municipalities are required to take the lowest “responsible” bid for the work they are contracting before. Sometimes, determining what is and isn’t a responsible bid can be difficult as the […]
Village Board approves chamber as tourism entity
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board approved May 16 the naming of the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce as the village’s tourism entity starting in 2017. The move comes after a new state laws were put in place that say the majority of room tax […]
