Emily N. heads out on the ride in style with her driver at the Wisconsin Ride for Kids fundraiser, held July 21 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. She was one of four stars – survivors of childhood brain cancer at the event, which reached its goal of $50,000. Bob McNamara, regional […]
Sports & Other News
Campers to the rescue
The recent Paw Patrol “Dance” to the Rescue Camp at Dance Factory in Delavan, featured this group of campers, from the left: Luke Sondej, 4, Jace Stam, 3, Bo Luedtke, 4, Lauren Sondej, 4, and Maxine Dean, 4. They met several dogs throughout the week including Marshall the fire dog […]
Hitting the ground running
Whitewater’s new chamber, tourism director ready to tackle challenging roles By Todd Mishler SLN staff Marie Koch’s retirement officially started June 1. Jenny Quill took the reins of the dual role as executive director of the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce and Discover Whitewater (Tourism Council) four days later. A […]
Traveling fun
Planes, Trains and Automobiles returns Aug. 10 East Troy will host its second annual Planes, Trains and Automobiles event Saturday, Aug. 10 bringing a fun filled and action packed day to town. The event kicks off with the much-anticipated return of the Friends of the East Troy Airport’s open house, […]
School boards approves suicide prevention program
By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent Kids talk to kids. Darien resident Jeff Fuller said that is the key concept in helping prevent suicide. When his 17-year old son, Cole, ended his life April 4, he remembers the messages received from Cole’s classmates. “Just so guilt-ridden,” Fuller said. “We all knew something […]
Square Fest in East Troy
East Troy’s First Fridays event series continues with Square Fest from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St. The event will feature live music on the Square and in surrounding businesses, food vendors, kids crafts and East Troy’s First Fridays […]
Two girls killed, three people injured in crash with semi truck
Two girls, 7 and 14, were killed and three members of their families were injured Thursday evening when the SUV they were riding in collided with a semitrailer truck on Highway 12 in Whitewater. According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, the deceased are Kaylinn Wilken, 14, of Waterford, and […]
Discussion continues on potential City Hall sites
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent During its Committee of the Whole meeting last week, the City of Elkhorn Common Council selected three sites for an in-depth analysis of their potential for use as a location for the new City Hall. Bill Henry and Dan Kehoe of Kehoe-Henry and Associates – the […]
Land use, long-range planning discussed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Municipal officials across the state ventured to Whitewater recently to hear an expert speak about such issues as land use designations, preparing for the future and staying in compliance of state laws. The Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission hosted the workshop July 18. Attendees included […]
Village approves outside storage ordinance
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Village of Darien board approved amending its ordinance regulating outside storage of things like recreational vehicles in the village last week. The board originally approved an ordinance regulating junked and recreational vehicles in May in response to resident complaints. The updated ordinance approved July […]
