By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As the Whitewater Police Department looks to add another four-footed member to its force, city officials have placed new parameters around his or her handler. Three years ago, WPD ventured into new territory when it brought on Boomer, a specially trained Black Labrador. Boomer officially […]
Sports & Other News
Baseball team stops losing string at Jefferson
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent After losing three of four, the Whippets baseball team was able to use an early lead at Jefferson to stop the skid. Despite being away from home, the Whippets earned an early 1-0 lead in the second inning and never gave the lead up. Jefferson […]
Local educators honored
Members of the Geneva Lake American Association of University Women met May 6 at Stratford Commons at Westshire, Delavan. A brunch was held to honor and recognize people for their educational leadership. Big Foot High School Administrator Dorothy Kaufmann (center) was one of the honorees and was recognized for her […]
Man charged with shooting gun in house
Further proceedings are scheduled for June 9 for an East Troy man charged with firing a gun inside his Highway 20 home. Robert C. Ahorner, 57, was charged May 5 in Walworth County Circuit Court with endangering safety by the reckless use of a firearm and disorderly conduct, both with […]
WHS recognizes high honors students
Keynote speaker gives tips for the future By Tom Ganser Correspondent Keynote speaker Holly Humphrey encouraged students to dream high and be willing to learn about what they are not aware of in her speech at the third annual Whitewater High School High Honors Reception. The High School hosted […]
Whippets dominate across the board in tennis
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent The Whippets tennis team rolled to victory in a home meet against University Lake with a number of stellar performances, including from their No. 1 singles player and No. 2 doubles duo. The No. 1 singles player, Dineth Gunawardena, won his match without suffering a game, […]
Local Citizens of the Year honored
All three recognized for making a notable difference By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The 43rd Citizen of the Year event May 3 at Abbey Springs Country Club resulted in Beau Roddy, Walworth, Sharon Conklin, Fontanta, and Sara Nichols, Williams Bay being named Citizens of the Year. The annual event began with […]
Hitting the pause button
Operational referendum discussion on hold – for now By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Citing the uncertainty of the state’s budget and its educational funding, the East Troy School Board has tabled discussion about a possible operational referendum until the 2017-19 Wisconsin budget is released. The board had asked administration to […]
Special dedication
Frank Eames, the former third generation owner of the Elkhorn Independent newspaper, speaks to guests, including his wife, Pat, daughter, Sandy Bleser, Doris Reinke, Marian Cleary, Earl Hodek and Marlene Hoag, at the May 13 dedication of a room at Heritage Hall bearing the paper’s name. (Heather Ruenz photo)
Netters wrap regular season with win over Beloit
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The first phase of the 2017 season came to an end in resounding fashion Monday night for the East Troy boys tennis team. Now it’s onto the really big stuff. East Troy closed out a 14-3 regular season with a 6-1 nonconference win over visiting Beloit […]
