Gage Marine will be hosting its 12th annual Spring Boat show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday at Gage Marine, 1 Leichty Dr., Williams Bay. 2016 models of Mastercraft, Bennington, Boston Whaler, Monterey and Centurion along with pre-owned models will be on display and available for […]
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Bridging the gap
Fire chief looks to ensure three people are readily available for fire calls with trial program By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The Elkhorn Area Fire Department is looking to provide its volunteers with a small stipend to stick around for 8-hour shifts in the hopes that it will help to […]
It’s electrifying
Elizabeth Horn has an electrifying experience following Mike Randall’s Wonders of Physics program, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, at the April 23 Science Saturday, sponsored by Elkhorn’s Pupil Services Department. (Kellen Olshefski photo)
Whitewater ‘a great place to work’
Runez moving to Deforest Area School District this summer By Chris Bennett Correspondent The traits that made Eric Runez great in Whitewater made him wanted in DeForest. Runez, the District Administrator of the Whitewater Unified School District, is leaving the district to take the same job with the DeForest Area […]
City announces hire of Aquatic Center staff
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With months to go before the Whitewater Aquatics Center undergoes a change in management structure, a new staffer with fitness-related expertise is being brought into the fold. Debbie Oas, whose background includes a role with the Geneva Lakes YMCA, has been named WAC’s new aquatic and […]
WHS athletes guest speakers at Rotary meeting
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On April 5, members of the Whitewater Rotary Club were charmed by three Whitewater High School athletes whose accomplishments during the recent winter sports season was one for their personal record book as well as Whitewater High School. “This past winter sports season was actually a […]
Downtown Whitewater director recaps first month
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a new staffer at the helm of the organization, several innovative and tried-and-true activities are on tap within the Downtown Whitewater Inc. organization as the year progresses. Courtney Nelson assumed the role of Downtown Whitewater’s executive director in early March, succeeding Tamara Brodnicki. At a […]
Council urges County Board to look long-term at fire, EMS
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As city officials look to strength their relationship with the volunteer-driven Whitewater Fire Department Inc. into the future, attention is simultaneously being directed toward a countywide cooperative effort. The Common Council on April 7 adopted a resolution that urged members of the Walworth County Board to […]
Planting for the future
Sarah Lee and Rachel Berry (back), of US Cellular, speak to fourth and fifth grade students from Mr. and Mrs. Meinel’s classes at Washington Elementary School April 18 prior to handing out white spruce seedlings to the students and encouraging them to plant the trees in honor […]
Elkhorn woman charged with stealing $17,000 from softball team
An Elkhorn woman was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday on a charge of spending nearly $17,000 of her softball team’s money. Dana M. Williams, 45, was charged March 9 in Walworth County Circuit Court with theft in a business setting of more than $10,000. According to the criminal complaint, […]
