UW-Whitewater branching out, bridging gaps By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With another school year on the horizon, the head of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater addressed a crowd of faculty, students and community members Monday. During his annual State of the University address, Chancellor Richard Telfer touched on a number of issues, […]
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Cheeseheads in Paradise
Buffett brings beach party to Alpine Valley By Lisa Smith Correspondent With beach balls, boat drinks and bikinis aplenty, the scene at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on Saturday looked more like a day at the beach than a concert at the outdoor amphitheater. Jimmy Buffett brought his “Lounging at the […]
Parading for the past
A horse-drawn hearse led by Philip Nelson, director of the Sharon Toynton Funeral home and horse owner Philip Nielsen parade down the street in celebration of the Village of Walworth’s 175th anniversary held Aug. 25. The wagon hearse was used for local funerals in the past. (Photo by Penny Gruetzmacher)
A new place to grow
Property swap benefits two diverse congregations John Koski Correspondent They each had something the other party was interested in. For the Jehovah’s Witnesses it was piece of property on which to build a new Kingdom Hall. For Living Waters Assembly of God it was a church home of their own. […]
Cross-country challenge encourages Fairhaven staffers to get moving
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Dozens of employees at a local senior living campus have been walking across the country – figuratively – as a demonstration of the health benefits associated with routine exercise. In recent weeks, Fairhaven Senior Services staff members have been sporting pedometers as part of a challenge […]
Elkhorn’s newest eatery offers ‘wholesome’ experience
By Maureen Vander Sanden SLN staff Stepping into Elkhorn’s latest downtown eatery, customers are instantly greeted with soothing aromas of lavender and citrus countered by the robust smell of freshly ground coffee beans. The inviting scents coming from inside The Essential Café & Bistro are quickly matched with warm greetings […]
Downed aircraft kills pilot
A Darien man was killed Wednesday after crashing his aircraft into a Town of Walworth airfield. Walworth County Sheriffs Department and Walworth Fire and Rescue Units responded to a report of an Ultralight Aircraft going down in a cornfield alongside the Big Foot Airfield on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at approximately […]
Train-lovers learn to work on the railroad
By Lisa Smith Correspondent Area train aficionados got a chance to live their railroad fantasy with a behind-the-scenes look at the East Troy Electric Railroad during its inaugural Train Camp Aug. 14. “The goal of this camp was to make more of a recruitment effort,” said Gary Silbar, who handles […]
Warhawks eager to continue run of success
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The focus and goals for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team never change from year to year. And rarely does the Warhawks’ run of success – the proof is in the numbers. Whitewater enters the 2012 campaign as the three-time defending NCAA Division III champions after […]
Public meeting set US 14 reconstruction
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southeast Region is proposing a project to rehabilitate US 14 between County K and the Illinois State Line in Walworth County. The project scope includes resurfacing in the rural areas and reconstruction in the village of Walworth. Construction is expected to take place between 2017 […]
