Efficient operation will use less salt and less water Some wastewater treatment plants have received more than two tons of salt every day for the past seven years, on average, and is seeking the public’s help, according to Douglas York. “That much chloride (salt) goes into the environment every day […]
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Celebrating our independence
At the Star Spangled Celebration last Friday at Sunset Park in Elkhorn, FFA members (not in order) Aidan Jenuska, Josie Vance, Alliah North, Lauren Vorpagel and Macie Kruse show off their smiles and spirit. See more photos in the July 4 Independent. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Seeking the best chocolate cake
Sponsors also needed to help make the contest a success Do you think you bake the best chocolate cake? Do your friends rave about it? If so, then you should enter your cake into Studio 84’s Chocolate Cake War. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2 to […]
‘We are doing our best’
Area woman balances work, parenting while fighting cancer By Troy Sparks Correspondent What began as a severe lower back pain for Sarah O’Connor turned into a life-changing journey that continues today. O’Connor’s medical condition is affecting her home life and being a parent to her two sons, 13-year-old Parker and […]
Collapse on construction site injures six
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Several construction workers were injured this morning on the job site for the new Kay’s Academy of Dance Studio in Mukwonago. Mukwonago Fire Chief Jeff Stien said six people were injured and transported to area hospitals when the supports for the second floor of the […]
Burger King expected first near Fleet Farm
By Michael S. Hoey Corrrespondent Though the Meijer grocery chain has committed to building near the new Fleet Farm store in Delavan, Burger King will beat the big box store in breaking ground. The Common Council approved a resolution that paves the way for the fast food restaurant that formerly […]
Kids From Wisconsin to perform in area
The Kids from Wisconsin are slated to return to Walworth on Friday, July 19 for a performance at Big Foot High School. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors older than 65 and K-12 students. They can be purchased at Daniel’s Sentry store in Walworth or the Big […]
Women’s luncheon scheduled
Lake Geneva Christian Women’s Connection will have a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at The Ridge, W4240 Highway 50, Lake Geneva. The event will feature live and silent auction of art, baked goods, gift baskets and collectibles. The guest speaker will be Brenda Yoder, author, […]
Bay Fire & Rescue recipient of grant
Device awarded improves cardiac arrest survival The Williams Bay Fire & Rescue Department was recently selected as a grant recipient of a LUCAS Chest Compression System, awarded by the Mercyhealth Development Foundation. The Mercyhealth Development Foundation’s Board of Directors recently committed more than $400,000 to purchase 30 LUCAS devices to […]
A church with plenty of heritage
Heart Prairie Lutheran celebrates 175th anniversary Heart Prairie Lutheran Church on Whitewater Lake is commemorating its 175th anniversary this year, and a celebration will be held Sunday, June 30. Eventgoers are invited to wear a Norwegian bunad. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a display of Scandinavian crafts and […]
