By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While several variables could still come into play, the Whitewater Unified School Board gave its consent to a tentative $24.95 million budget that includes a $16.57 million property tax levy. Business Manager Matthew Sylvester-Knudtson combed through details of the draft-operating budget for the 2019-20 school year […]
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A passion for Wisconsin agriculture
Abigail Martin, the 72nd Alice in Dairyland, has a heart for farming By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff For Abigail Martin, the 72nd Alice in Dairyland, talking to people about the importance of farms and products produced on those farms, doesn’t really seem like a job most days. “This combines all […]
On stage at the Geneva Theater
The Geneva Theatre Actors Guild will open its 2019-20 season with “Lombardi” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, and 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Geneva Theater, 244 Broad St., Lake Geneva. “Lombardi” officially premiered on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre on Oct. 21, 2010, starring […]
Open burning ordinances under review in Elkhorn
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council is reviewing Chapter 5.17 of the City’s ordinance and considering disallowing open burning and seasonal burning. City Administrator Sam Tapson told the Council Monday night that he would have a draft of the updated ordinance prepared for the Council before […]
A closer look at the opioid crisis
County to sponsor showing of ‘Written Off,’ about one man’s journey The public is invited to join Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services for a free movie in an effort to help people understand the opioid epidemic that is affecting so many families locally and across the country. […]
Delavan presented pair of radio awards
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan was presented two awards won recently by the Brown-Ullstrup Performing Arts Foundation. Mike Ullstrup presented the awards to Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis, Alderman Ryan Schroeder, and Lake Lawn Resort General Manager Dave Sekeres on Aug. 20. Schroeder introduced Ullstrup and provided background […]
East Troy Village Board looks at improvements on the square
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board considered options for improvements to sidewalks and traffic patterns on the Village Square at the Aug. 26 Committee of the Whole meeting. Department of Public Works Director Jason Equitz told the board the county’s 2021 plan to redo Highway ES […]
Williams Bay using SafeSchools Alert service
It features several ways to report concerns and tips The Williams Bay School District has taken a step in an effort to increase safety within the district through a service that offers several ways for concerns to be reported. In a letter to parents last week, Williams Bay School District […]
Moseying along
An area farmer heads to his next job as he was spotted driving along the edge of Wisconsin Highway 59 between Palmyra and Whitewater. This portion of the highway is surrounded by farms and fields and offers a scenic view of the countryside. (Todd Mishler photo)
Delavan residents displaced by basement fire
They awoke to the smell of smoke, according to the fire chief An early morning fire late last week left residents without a place to stay, at least temporarily, according to Delavan Fire Department officials. On Aug. 29, the City of Delavan Fire Department responded to a report of a […]
