Art by students 4 to 18 years old will be featured in the May exhibit at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. The show will be open through May 29 and will be accessible Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. during those dates. […]
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Bank triumphs over condos
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 5-2 in favor of Walworth State Bank Walworth State Bank recently triumphed in a Wisconsin Supreme Court case against Abbey Springs Condominium Association. In a 5 to 2 ruling, the Supreme Court held in favor of the bank in Walworth State Bank versus Abbey Springs Condominium […]
Change it or leaf it?
City continues discussion on whether to bring leaf collection in house or continue contract with Advanced Disposal By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff While the city has yet to make a decision on how will approach leaf collection in the future, one thing is for certain; bagged leaf collection is no […]
High school receives $25,000 for Fab Lab
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District is one of 25 districts in the state to be awarded a Wisconsin’s Fabrication Laboratories Grant. The School District will receive $25,000 for its high school Fab Lab. Gov. Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recently announced the […]
Delavan man gets 20 years in stabbing death of cousin
Olivarez also sentenced to 20 years extended supervision on reduced charge By Vicky Wedig Editor A Delavan man pleaded guilty last week to stabbing and killing his cousin nearly two years ago and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Rafael Olivarez, 41, pleaded guilty April 25 to a reduced […]
District begins search for new administrator
Following the recent announcement of the resignation of District Administrator Eric Runez at the end of the school year, the Whitewater Unified School District school board requested district administrator search firm consultant proposals. On April 25, the board hired School Exec Connect, a regional firm that has completed 15 successful […]
Garden workshop geared for small spaces
Horticulturist will discuss ‘Square-foot garden’ method Spring kicks off the gardening season, but it’s not always easy for some people to kneel in the dirt while planting, weeding and tending to row after row of vegetables. That’s why Wisconsin Makers, a makerspace whose members reside in Walworth, Jefferson and Rock […]
Plea and sentencing hearing set for Zelich
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff After being sentenced to 35 years for homicide by Kenosha County Circuit Court, Steven Zelich, 54, is now set to appear for a plea and sentencing hearing in Walworth County Circuit Court later this month related to the homicide of two women. Zelich is next […]
First Fridays kick off May 6 with kite flight
Visit the East Troy village square for farmers market and more East Troy’s First Fridays event series debuts today at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to meet at the south side of the East Troy Village Square to decorate and launch a kite to celebrate. Events will continue on the […]
Painting pretty
Diedre Thies started out the evening painting the face of her daughter, Brianna Thies, a fifth grade student at Williams Bay Elementary school at the 69th annual Williams Bay Fun Fair on April 29 at Williams Bay High School. The annual event features a variety of games and activities in […]
