By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Safety Town was held at Walworth Grade School, June 24 through 29 as part of the summer enrichment program offered. Nearly 20 local kids attended each of the two classes available, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon. Alexa Clary served as an […]
Sports & Other News
Monster of a show
Heavy Hitter gets some serious air while jumping over a line of cars on the track at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 8 during the Elkhorn Summer Nationals Monster Truck Showdown. The fairgrounds and 2Xtreme Racing sponsored the one-day event, which also included quad wars featuring ATVs. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Plan Commission recommends pavilion at Playmore Park
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The Village of East Troy Plan Commission is recommending the Village Board approve plans to construct a pavilion at Playmore Park after Monday night’s meeting. Public Works Director Jason Equitz presented the plans for the pavilion on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department. The […]
Fran Achen winners announced
Of the 148 photographs representing the work of 44 photographers, most of the awards for the eighth annual Fran Achen Photography Competition have been announced. “The Fran Achen Photography Competition and show was a great success,” said Jeff McDonald, chair of the show and member of the Whitewater Arts Alliance […]
In the palm of her hand
Relay for Life Honorary Survivor loses hand, gains appreciation By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Candice Larson said her pinky finger on her left hand had always given her trouble and now she’s thankful it did because the decision to eventually have it removed likely saved her life. “The finger was […]
Legion baseball team wraps up regular season
Regional action began this week By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The East Troy Post 188 16U legion baseball team took a step up in competition to close out the regular season July 8. And it’s clear East Troy proved it belonged. Post 188 split a pair of games with 18U foe […]
Village of East Troy updates Highway 120 closure information
As a precautionary measure the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has requested Highway 120 remain closed at the location of the dam until further inspection of the spillway can be undertaken, Village of East Troy Administrator Eileen Suhm stated in an email Friday afternoon. For inspection to occur, the impoundment […]
Bugsy Malone Jr. now showing
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater Unified School District’s Summer School Playhouse production will open this week for the public. The production, “Bugsy Malone Jr.,” opened on Thursday in the Whitewater High School Auditorium. Additional performances will be on July 14 at 7 p.m. and July 15 at 2 p.m., […]
City to stay with current building inspector
Proposal received shows switch would result in higher cost By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted against a proposal for building inspector services from SAFEbuilt in a special meeting Monday night. Aldermen had previously reviewed possibilities to change which company provides building inspector services for the […]
Service with a smile
Lion Ray and Lion Baj, along with Mannat Toor, are all smiles while helping out with beverages at the Williams Bay Lions Club’s Pancake Breakfast July 1 at Edgewater Park. The event also featured Barrett Memorial Library’s book and basket sale. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
