Growing economy will help campaign rise above current poll number, he says By Jason Arndt SLN Staff Although Gov. Scott Walker was down by five points in polls back in September, the Republican incumbent said at the time he was confident his campaign could close the gap by focusing on […]
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Evers stakes future on kids
What’s best for children is best for state, he says By Jason Arndt SLN Staff Democratic challenger Tony Evers and incumbent Republican Gov. Scott Walker are locked in a neck-and-neck race for the state’s highest office with a few days remaining before the Nov. 6 election. Recent polls have shown […]
WUSD hoping it’s operational
School officials, board have stressed engagement in referendum talks By Todd Mishler Copy Editor They’ve conducted nine public listening sessions, mailed informational fliers and provided extensive online resources — in English and Spanish — on the district’s website. So, if anybody doesn’t know about the Whitewater Unified School District’s referendum […]
Treats galore
At Trunk or Treat, Oct. 27 in the parking lot at Big Foot High School, Suzy Weeks’ Candyland game is a big hit with Abby Welch, 3, and Kiya Welch, 4. Sponsored by Big Foot Recreation District, the event is supported by schools and businesses and included a best […]
Invisible pain
Juvenile arthritis an oft unknown, unseen affliction By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Just prior to her 10th birthday, Amelia Detlor began complaining – on and off – about her wrist and thumb hurting. “I didn’t think too much of it at first but when I went to hold her hand […]
Lake Geneva schools to host community Veterans Day programs
Lake Geneva Middle School is inviting the community to attend its annual Veteran’s Day celebration on at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 in the middle school gym. The program will feature patriotic music performed by the school’s seventh- and eighth-grade orchestras and bands directed by Lauren Klement and Amanda Krause. The […]
Hansen promoted to police chief in Delavan
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan Police and Fire Commission selected Assistant Police Chief Jim Hansen to replace former Police Chief Tim O’Neill, who retired at the end of August. Hansen was sworn in on Oct. 16. “This has been one of the most humbling experiences of […]
Whitewater economic development panel sets 2019 budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While municipal officials still are hammering out details associated with the City of Whitewater’s 2019 operating budget, a quasi-independent group devoted to economic development has assembled its piece of the puzzle. At a special meeting Oct. 16, members of the Community Development Authority approved a budget […]
Trucks & Treats
The cold weather on Oct. 19 night didn’t keep families away from Trucks & Treats at Kishwauketoe in Williams Bay, which offered food and fire trucks, a bonfire, spooky stories and more. Williams Bay PTO members Sarah Frankel and Shelly Bottalla sell tickets for face painting, s’more kits, glow […]
Symphony Orchestra performs family concert
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Oct. 6, the audience for the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra’s family concert at Lake Geneva Middle School that included children was treated to a performance of four musical selections and an adventure in learning about music led by LGSO music director David Anderson. Lake Geneva […]
