Students battle bullying, social fears at Challenge Day By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff During the last half hour of East Troy High School’s Challenge Day session Oct. 18, about 100 teens exhibited a togetherness that has become a rarity in high school hallways. Forming small family groups, jocks paired up […]
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UW-Whitewater scholarship to honor Aurora shooting victim
Friends and family members of John Larimer remember him as a smart, witty, driven individual destined to make a difference. “He had a phenomenal memory and broad understanding of everything he studied,” said Scott Larimer, John’s father. “I can only imagine what he could’ve accomplished.” Larimer, a 2008 University of […]
Village awards John’s Disposal trash, recycling contract
By Bob Peryea Correspondent After hashing out the decision over three meetings, the Walworth Village Board on Monday opted to contract a new service provider for its garbage disposal services. John’s Disposal of Whitewater was awarded a five-year contract to provide automated recycling and refuse service to the Village. John’s, […]
Serving through song: Four Seasons Chorus recognizes a need and responds
“A lot of our music is focused on reaching out and trying to take care of people – to be a gift to the world in need.” – Rachel West, director, Four Seasons Chorus By John Koski CORRESPONDENT When Four Seasons Chorus became aware of a growing need […]
Six sex offenders arrested in ‘Operation Trick or Treat’
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Department arrested six sex offenders Oct. 28 and 31 during its fourth Operation Trick or Treat enforcement program. Members of law enforcement and probation and parole agents went to the homes of 114 registered sex offenders on active supervision through the Department of Corrections who are […]
Students take on Shakespeare, ‘and thereby hangs a tale’
By Chelsey Hinsenkamp SLN Staff This weekend marks the return of a world-famous playwright’s work to the stage of the Elkhorn Area High School when students will present “The Taming of the Shrew.” The school hasn’t tackled a play by William Shakespeare since the late ‘90s, according to Director […]
2012 Christmas card executed through the eyes of an architect
By Maureen Vander Sanden SLN Staff One of the city’s most pronounced buildings will make its way into hundreds of homes this holiday season in the form of a greeting as the subject of the 2012 Elkhorn Christmas Card. Elkhorn Area School District’s oldest facility, the 1887 Building, where […]
Absentee voting robust statewide
More than 412,000 Wisconsin residents have requested absentee ballots so far – including more than 256,000 in clerks’ offices – for the November 6 General Election, according to the Government Accountability Board. “Based on our limited numbers, absentee voting continues to be robust around the state,” said Kevin J. Kennedy, […]
Whitewater man faces multiple charges following domestic incident
A 40-year-old Whitewater man faces multiple charges following a domestic incident in Whitewater Oct. 29 that led to a high-speed police chase in Rock County, according to a news release issued jointly by the Whitewater Police Department and Rock County Sheriff’s Office. Larry M. Shannon, who faces charges that include […]
Voters to weigh in on clerk-treasurer position in Troy referendum
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While plans are in motion for the Town of Troy to combine the clerk and treasurer position into one, voters will decide how the position is filled in a referendum question on next week’s ballot. In June, the Town Board drafted a tentative ordinance that sets […]
