East Troy School leading the way with individualized learning By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Classrooms are not what they were 30 years ago. In an ever-changing world of interactive technology, kids need to learn at a different level than their parents and grandparents did. They also need to learn different […]
Sports & Other News
Attendance up at Downtown Whitewater events
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Compared to its composition and makeup a year ago, the face of Downtown Whitewater Inc. is starkly different — a reality emphasized numerous times during a recently issued report. Several representatives came before the Common Council on Nov. 1 and reported on the activities that have […]
LWV’s annual holiday dinner Dec. 4
The League of Women Voters Whitewater Area will hold it’s 2016 League Holiday Dinner at 841 Brewhouse, in Whitewater, Sunday, Dec. 4. Cash bar begins at 5 p.m.; dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. A special musical presentation by the Whitewater High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Abigail Pulvermacher, will […]
Fanshaw swims to place on state podium
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent On Nov. 11, the Wisconsin State Swim meet took place in Madison and marked the final competition of the girls swimming season. For Whitewater High School, two girls got to compete in the most prestigious meet in Wisconsin. Junior Grace Fanshaw may have been younger […]
Innovation Center at 92 percent occupancy
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As 2016 begins winding down, recent results reveal the Whitewater Innovation Center has enjoyed another banner year as new, emerging companies continue sprouting up within the local business ecosystem. Mark Johnson, executive director of the center, came before the Common Council on Nov. 1 and issued […]
City again reviewing leaf collection
Residents’ concerns lead to discussion on possible in-house program By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Several weeks into a new fall leaf collection it’s clear residents of Elkhorn are not pleased with service being provided under the city’s new leaf-collection program. The new program was implemented this fall after elected officials discussed […]
School Board seat up for election in 2017
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff East Troy Community School District Administrator Chris Hibner announced there will be one seat on the School Board up for election in 2017. The seat is held by Steve Lambrechts. The spring election will be April 4, 2017. Should more than two candidates run for […]
Lady Elks finish season on high note
Elkhorn sends four swimmers to state meet By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls swim team finished their season on the largest stage their sport has to offer, and acquitted themselves well. Four Elks swimmers competed in two events Nov. 11 in the WIAA Division 2 State […]
Girls team sets lofty goals
Chiefs are aiming to win RVC title outright By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There are three speeds the Big Foot girls basketball team wants to play at every time it takes the court. Fast. Faster. Fastest. And, it’s worked well for the Chiefs, to the tune of a 19-5 record last […]
Reward offered in residential apartment fire
Community comes through to support those affected By Heather Ruenz Editor The Nov. 9 structure fire at University Gardens apartments in Whitewater remains under investigation, according to local police and fire officials. The Wisconsin Arson Insurance Council is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification […]
