The DDHS Comet Care donation drive hosted by the boys basketball program resulted in more than 300 items being donated and $600 raised during 50/50 raffles at basketball games, which went toward 72 new blankets as well as clothing and gift cards. Above; Members of the boys basketball program […]
Sports & Other News
Whitewater CDA to receive nearly $20,000 for leasing undeveloped land for crops this year
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Undeveloped land within the Whitewater business and technology parks again will be temporarily repurposed for farming, based on a recent plan in motion. The board of directors on the Whitewater Community Development Authority on Feb. 28 approved a bid submitted by Milton-based farmers Timothy and Rachel […]
Recent Driving Forces event focused on retail
Area chambers and the Walworth County Economic Development Alliance recently continued the Driving Forces series. The first event in this year’s series was held at Elkhorn Area High School Feb. 19 and focused on retail. Walworth County has a significant amount of retail between its unique shops, attractions, golf course, […]
Area family raising money to purchase son a diabetic alert dog
Fundraiser set for April 6 at Knucklehead Pub in Eagle By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Kids and dogs go together like peanut butter and jelly, but for one area boy, having the right dog could literally be a lifesaver. Four-year-old Jack Klingbiel, of Mukwonago, has type 1 diabetes and owning […]
DDHS student wins free tuition at UW-W
Vying for one year of free tuition at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 11 high school students competed in the third annual Midwest High School Pitch competition held in Hyland Hall on Feb. 27. As the only event of its kind in the Midwest, the competition drew 58 applicants from Wisconsin […]
Committee recommends changes to DPW staffing in Elkhorn
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee opted in favor of recommending the full Council support a reorganization of department of public works staffing at its meeting Monday. City of Elkhorn Public Works Operations Manager Matt Lindstrom said he has been discussing the topic […]
On the business end
Elementary students learn about running a town Star Center Elementary School fifth graders had the opportunity to run a city Feb. 27 thanks to JA BizTown in Milwaukee. At BizTown, students operate a bank, restaurant, city hall, newspaper, retail store and 10 other businesses. JA BizTown combines in-class learning with […]
On stage in East Troy
High school drama students to present ‘Dear Phoebe’ By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The snow is melting and spring is in the air and that means it’s time for the East Troy High School Drama Club to gear up for its spring production. The “last hurrah” for the Drama Club’s […]
Chamber seeks Citizen of the Year nominations
The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year awards. The chamber recognizes individuals from the Fontana, Walworth and Williams Bay areas who, through their personal efforts, have displayed extraordinary service and leadership skills in the quality of life in the western […]
When the barn is a rockin’…
By Chad Hensiak Correspondent The Walworth County Fairground is a non-profit organization on a 90-acre plot in Elkhorn containing a heated activity center, barns, historic buildings, a racetrack, campgrounds and more. As general manager to the fairgrounds, Larry Gaffey is always looking for new ways to raise money for the […]
