Yerkes ownership to transfer to foundation that plans to reopen facility By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Yerkes Future Foundation made an announcement earlier this week that supporters of Yerkes Observatory have been waiting a long time to hear. “The University of Chicago and the Yerkes Future Foundation are pleased to […]
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Trinity to host tribute to veterans
Trinity Church in Pell Lake will host a tribute in honor of the veterans’ commitment to liberty, patriotism and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 9. All service men, women and their families are invited to the Trinity Community Center, […]
Village Board approves budget with small tax increase
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board approved the proposed $2.8 million 2020 budget with a slight increase in the mill rate of from $7.594 last year to $7.607 this year. “Our tax rate is going up a very small amount, which is good news for the […]
And the beat goes on this weekend
Fall musical promises non-stop entertainment By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy High School Drama Club has been having a lot of fun preparing for its fall musical, “Once on this Island.” The annual production returns this weekend and the kids can’t wait to entertain their audience. “It’s my […]
Bay Cultural Arts Alliance gains non-profit status
The Williams Bay Cultural Arts Alliance gained non-profit status this year. “We are very excited to be recognized as an official non-profit 501(c)3 organization,” said Sandy Johnson, Director at the Alliance. “This will allow us to move forward on new projects.” WBCAA is the umbrella organization for the Williams Bay […]
Ice Castles returns to Lake Geneva
Geneva National to host winter event Ice Castles is a seasonal entertainment company that creates elaborate castles built entirely from ice each winter in several cities across North America. Professional ice artisans grow, harvest, and hand-place up to 10,000 icicles each day to create the breathtaking outdoor attraction. The experience […]
School District tax levy increases slightly, mill rate decreases
The East Troy Community School District Board of Education approved a 2.88% levy increase for the 19-20 tax levy cycle at the Oct. 21 meeting. “With property values increasing an average of 3.26% from the October valuations issued by the Department of Revenue, this nets to a -0.37% decrease in […]
Holiday Help gears up for the season
Families in need encouraged to sign up By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff While it may seem a bit early to start thinking about Christmas with Halloween still two weeks away, Holiday Help of East Troy is already accepting applications for this year’s giving. The program is a collaborative approach to […]
Four allegedly robbed area apartments
A status conference is scheduled for Nov. 26 for a Lake Geneva woman charged with burglarizing her dad’s apartment and another residence along with three of her friends. Mercedes P. Sharkus, 21, was charged Oct. 1 in Walworth County Circuit Court with armed robbery, burglary of a building or dwelling […]
Ghouls of all ages
The annual Ghouls Night Out activities were held in downtown Whitewater Oct. 24, with many businesses offering games and handing out Halloween treats to trick-or-treaters. Two days later, the eighth annual trick or treat walk was held throughout Prairie Village the morning of Oct. 26. Youngsters visited 31 homes […]
