East Troy, Elkhorn to participate in statewide Downtown Open House By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The downtown districts in East Troy and Elkhorn are teaming up with more than a dozen other communities in the state May 14 to showcase their districts in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Downtown Open […]
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Man allegedly stole, pawned rings, tools
An initial appearance was scheduled to resume May 5 for a Whitewater man charged with stealing jewelry and tools and pawning them. Eric D. Kienbaum, 37, was charged April 26 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling and theft of movable property valued at $2,500 […]
‘Spring Splash’ backlash discussed by council
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After hearing reports from residents of feeling terrorized and being immersed in an environment of chaos and disruption, Whitewater officials are stepping up efforts to address an annual non-sanctioned event geared toward college students. For the fourth consecutive year, a for-profit company known as Wisconsin Red […]
East Troy Police warn of suspicious man who followed student
Village of East Troy Police Department is warning residents of a suspicious man who followed a high schooler this morning on her way to school. The Police Department posted the warning on its Facebook page say it had “received a complaint of a high school girl being followed, 7:12 […]
Officers cleared in Jan. 8 fatal shooting
By Vicky Wedig Editor A state Department of Justice investigation and Walworth County District Attorney’s office review found that Town of Geneva police officers’ fatal shooting of Eric C. Olsen, 26, on Jan. 8, was justified. The departments determined officers Eric Anderson and Jason Sweeney’s use of lethal force was […]
Help Stamp Out Hunger May 14
Area residents asked to leave non-perishable food items by mailboxes The National Association of Letter Carriers, U.S. Postal Service and other community partners are asking the area residents to help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 14. The national food drive, on the second Saturday in May, has become the […]
Fitness equipment to be installed at Starin Park
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A rowing machine, leg press, and other workout equipment like sqaut bars will soon arrive at Starin Park, following a recent decision by Whitewater officials. The Common Council on April 19 awarded a $20,923 contract to Cambridge-based Lee Recreation for the installation project, which was included […]
Local teacher wins grand prize in Ball Drop
WHS golf team to purchase equipment, apparel from proceeds By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater High School Golf Program ended its varsity mini-match at the Whitewater Country Club last week by teeing off with the program’s inaugural Ball Drop fundraiser. After the golf balls dumped from a skid steer –operated […]
Officials amend ordinance on horses
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the hopes of providing greater clarity and creating more equity, Whitewater officials have amended an ordinance pertaining to the keeping of horses on residential lots. After receiving a favorable recommendation from the Plan and Architectural Review Commission, the Common Council on April 19 voted in […]
Council approves flagpole for Rotary Park
Council agrees to foot part of the cost to install and light flag pole By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of a motion to approve assisting the Elkhorn Youth Soccer Club financially, covering 50 percent of the cost of installing and […]
