Ho-Chunk Nation rep to discuss white deer; event will also offer firefly gazing A walk at dusk at the Adam Birding Conservancy in Whitewater will offer participants the opportunity to hear from a Ho-Chunk tribal representative about white deer and also learn about different firefly species. The free walk will […]
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Getzen Street water main to be replaced
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of approving a task order for the replacement of the Getzen Street water main at its July 6 meeting. At the meeting, Utility Director John Murphy said the city had been waiting to replace the water […]
Cruisin’ at the park
The Cruisin’ Car Show at Phoenix Park featured hot rods, food, drinks, live entertainment and more. In between wandering throughout the park to get a close up look at the classic vehicles on site, many guests spent time showing off their dance moves to music by the Dirty Fishnet Stockings. […]
‘Hard to fill’ positions a challenge
WUSD officials consider sweeteners to encourage applicants By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Labor-related challenges have impacted the Whitewater Unified School District as officials are considering added incentives to hopefully increase the applicant pool for positions that have drawn few candidates. Superintendent Caroline Pate-Hefty discussed with the School Board some of the […]
Balancing act
The Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team performs on Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park at a recent show. Upcoming shows include: Lauderdale Landing – Friday, July 23, at 6 p.m.; Scenic Ridge Campground on Whitewater Lake – July 31, at 7 p.m.; and Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann […]
Federal officials declare area drought disaster
Local farmers are now eligible for assistance By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The United States Department of Agriculture designated three southeast Wisconsin counties as primary natural disaster areas because of persistent drought conditions. USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack informed Gov. Tony Evers of the disaster declaration in late June. It […]
Elkhorn, WCHS to share generator costs
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of creating a memorandum of understanding for the shared use of the city’s generator between the Walworth County Historical Society and the Elkhorn Area Fire Department. City Administrator Jim Heilman said at Monday’s meeting while the city […]
Elkhorn man killed in gas station ambush
Undercover investigator eventually kills suspect SLN staff Updated to include the identity of Anthony Griger, the 22-year-old victim from Elkhorn. Tragedy struck twice at two separate Racine County gas stations Tuesday morning, leaving two people dead, and an undercover Sheriff’s official hospitalized with injuries. Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, in […]
A moment to remember
Sage Spear reacts when being presented the 2021 Miss Whitewater trophy by Carmen Kraayvanger during the finale last weekend. See more photos from the Miss Whitewater pageant in the July 8 Register. Proceeds from the event support several good causes. (Tom Ganser photo)
Bookmobile a chance to avoid summer slide
Program encourages kids to borrow books, keep reading By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District will once again be offering local children the opportunity to borrow books this summer in an effort to prevent the summer slide that many students face when they’re off of school for the […]
