The Whitewater Community Foundation recently announced a new Community Action Grant program. The Foundation has created an avenue that individuals and organizations may use to further their dreams. The goal is to fund community projects that create a more vibrant and culturally diverse atmosphere in education, community development, artistic, and […]
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Council gives nod to apply for DNR grant
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As efforts to grow and improve Whitewater’s stormwater infrastructure continue, city officials are again turning to a state agency for possible funding assistance. The Common Council on April 7 gave the green light to apply for a so-called urban nonpoint source grant from the Wisconsin Department […]
Center-schools model progressing
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Superintendent Robert Crist updated the Delavan-Darien School Board on April 11 on the progress that has been made in transitioning to the center-schools model by fall. Crist said almost all of the staff members who will move to a new school know where they will […]
Committee recommends hiring new public works manager
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Human Resources committee took its first look at how the city would move forward following former Department of Public Works Director Martin Nuss’s departure earlier this year. From discussion Monday night, it seems the city is leaning towards replacing Nuss rather […]
Appraiser updates Village Board on re-evaluation process
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board heard from Associated Appraisal’s Director of Project Management Dean Peters about the village’s re-evaluation process. Peters told the board Associated will be sending letters to homeowners on Friday letting them know about how the process will proceed with the upcoming […]
Over the rainbow
Walworth Middle School to present ‘The Wizard of Oz’ By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff This weekend follow the yellow brick road over to Walworth Middle School for its production of the “Wizard of Oz.” The Walworth Middle School will be presenting the Young Performer’s Edition at 6:30 p.m. this Friday, […]
Listening for a Who
Nathan Nordentoft, as Horton from Dr. Seuss’s story “Horton Hears a Who,” sits perched upon a piece of the elaborate set Elkhorn Area High School students built for last weekend’s musical “Seussical.” The school chose the musical because of its great popularity and the familiarity of the numerous Dr. Seuss […]
Residents oppose paying for Geneva Street curb and gutter
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Multiple residents opposed paying for the installation of new curb and gutter along their street during an April 12 public hearing before the Delavan Common Council. City ordinance requires property owners to pay the full cost of new curb and gutter when they’re installed for […]
La Grange UMC to celebrate 100 years
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On April 24, La Grange United Methodist Church will celebrate 100 years of spiritual leadership in its current building that was dedicated in 1916 during a re-consecration service at 10 a.m., one hour later than the regular time for Sunday worship. During the service, the Lord’s […]
UW-Whitewater awarded for Leadership Academy
The National Association of Academic Advisors recently selected the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as recipient of the 2016 Model Practice Award for Student-Athlete Development for Athletics. The Warhawk Leadership Academy, a comprehensive student-athlete leadership development program launched last September, will be honored by N4A during a luncheon at the National Association […]
