Eligible blood donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood through the American Red Cross this spring to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients. Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. Red blood cells are the blood […]
Sports & Other News
Warrants issued for men charged in break-ins
By Vicky Wedig Staff writer A warrant was issued Sept. 26 for the arrest of an Illinois man suspected of breaking into Pino’s Last Call and McCullough’s Prescriptions and Gifts in Walworth in April. Anthony L. Babic, 53, of Decatur, Ill., was charged Sept. 1 in Walworth County Circuit Court […]
Council amends proposed signs ordinance changes
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Aldermen opted in favor of making some small changes to the city’s sign ordinance when it came before the City of Elkhorn Common Council Monday night for a first reading. In a public hearing about the proposed ordinance changes at the beginning of the April 3 […]
City officials meet behind closed doors to discuss possible library expansion
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a yearlong period of dormancy, Whitewater’s elected officials recently dusted off discussions on the proposed expansion of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. Several city staffers — including Library Director Stacey Lunsford and Community Development Authority representatives Patrick Cannon and Jeff Knight — discussed with […]
Coach excited to lead girls varsity soccer
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Rene Perez has waited his turn to take over a varsity soccer program. And now that time has arrived. Perez, a longtime Big Foot JV girls coach, is the new head coach this spring, as he replaces Annie Isham. He couldn’t be any more excited […]
Learn the basics about dementia
A program offering basic information about memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease will be held this week. All are invited to attend this program to learn the risk factors, research, treatment options and the steps to a proper assessment and diagnosis, presented by Bonnie Beam-Stratz, Community Outreach Coordinator with the […]
A place to call home
High school students build duck houses to increase the wood duck habitat By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff There is a group of students at East Troy High School who are working to provide housing in the area – for wood ducks. “In my wildlife management class, there are a group […]
5K to benefit Agape House
Agape House provides a school, safe home, and counseling for hurting teen girls who, along with their families, are seeking help. Registration is now open for Agape’s Annual Run, Walk, Stroll event, held during National Child Abuse Prevention Month to increase awareness of all forms of abuse and how those […]
Newcomers elected to school board
By Heather Ruenz Editor Elkhorn voters decided the outcome of two contested races on Tuesday’s ballot. In the race for District 1 Alderperson in the City of Elkhorn, Tim Shiroda won the seat with 98 votes over Richard Geaslen with 74. Shiroda said prior to the election he would “work […]
Softball team wins conference opener
Girls show Clinton the door with 12-2 victory By Dan Truttschel Correspondent A quick response by visiting Clinton in last week’s Rock Valley Conference opener could have spelled trouble for the East Troy High School softball team. But the Trojans answered right back – and with emphasis. East Troy broke […]
