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Gas prices much lower than last year

Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.62 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to […]

Delavan

Staff gives district a C

Delavan-Darien schools get results of first ‘climate survey’ By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Staff gave the Delavan-Darien School District an overall grade of C in its first climate survey. The grade is below the B- benchmark of similar schools in surveys conducted by School Perceptions, a Slinger-based public opinion research […]

East Troy

It’s Elementary … and high school

ETHS to bring Sherlock Holmes to the stage with ‘Baker Street’ By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff         With two blockbuster films, the new CBS show “Elementary” and a popular BBC series all offering contemporary takes on Sherlock Holmes, the quirky detective has never been cooler among teens.       In […]

Whitewater

Passion for painting

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent She’s gone from rural living to the big city, but Whitewater area native Shelby Keefe never forgets her origins. In fact, she credits them for finding her passion in life.       Keefe, a 1977 graduate of Whitewater High School, has been pursuing one of her greatest […]

Delavan

Lake Comus dam to be analyzed

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council last week approved spending up to $8,500 for an analysis of the Lake Comus dam. The council April 9 awarded a bid to R.A. Smith National, of Brookfield, for the work. City Public Works Director Mark Wendorf said the state Department […]

Delavan

Shredded

  Bark is stripped from a tree from a lightning strike in the 300 block of East Geneva Street in Delavan on April 10. Public Works Director Mark Wendorf said several lightning strikes were reported around the city during thunderstorms last week. (Photo by Michael S. Hoey)

Delavan

Medix takes over Delavan Rescue Squad

Transition completed April 1 with no gap in service By Vicky Wedig and Michael S. Hoey SLN Medix Ambulance Service took over Delavan Rescue Squad operations on April 1. Officials said the transition occurred at 12:01 a.m. April 1 with no gap in service or operations. “It’s pretty much business […]