The community is invited to join in at the East Troy Middle School’s Color-A-Thon fundraiser at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. The fun, healthy event is a fundraiser where participants can walk, run, skip or cartwheel through a course where they get blasted by color dust. Registration is $30 […]
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Create a custom cast iron plate
Wisconsin Makers is sponsoring a scratch mold workshop Thursday, Sept. 29, in conjunction with an upcoming iron pour at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Taking place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wisconsin Makers, 200 E. Clay St., Whitewater, this is family-friendly event is open to adults and children from throughout […]
East Troy sweeps competition for the week
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent On the heels of a rare Rock Valley Conference loss, East Troy girls volleyball coach Jeremy Weis took a look at what changes could be made. The Trojans perfectly executed what their coach had in mind. East Troy swept a pair of RVC matches, first at […]
City inks deal with sculptor for art displays
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although more specifics still need to be fleshed out, two high-profile spots within Whitewater will soon feature a local artist’s sculptures in prominent locations. The Common Council on Sept. 6 approved an agreement with Richard Taylor, an artist known for creating sculptures. Elected officials’ stamp approval […]
UW-Whitewater to host ‘On the Homefront’ community conversations
Continuing Education Services and Young Auditorium recently began a series of programs that engage the community in conversations about military service at home. Events in the “On the Homefront” program will use letters, personal belongings, and historical artifacts from veterans and service members to reflect on how communities on the […]
Thanks, but no thanks
Village Board says no to committee volunteer By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board wasn’t even interested in voting on the appointment of Ben Beaird to the Airport Advisory Committee at it’s Sept. 19 meeting. Beaird expressed interest in filling the position left open when committee member […]
Keefe Kares’ fall celebration set for Sept. 30
Annual fundraiser to honor Open Arms Free Clinic Keefe Kares, the charitable branch of Keefe Real Estate, invites the public to share in its Fabulous Fall Celebration at the Walworth County Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. The Fabulous Fall Celebration, which is honoring Elkhorn’s Open Arms […]
Trojans rout Whitewater
Football team tied for first place in conference By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Now that’s how you bounce back from your first loss of the season. The East Troy High School football team certainly didn’t dwell on the 56-6 thumping it took at the hands of Clinton when it hosted Whitewater […]
Down the river
Spectators watch as the small ducks make their way down the Honey Creek in the Kiwanis Club’s 18th annual duck race Saturday, Sept. 17. The winners of the small duck race were Julie Coen of East Troy, first; Kristy Jordan of East Troy, second; and Joel Parson of Waukesha, third. […]
District officials discuss referendum proposal
Numerous presentations scheduled in the area through October By Tom Ganser Correspondent Nathan Jaeger, Business Manager for the Whitewater Unified School District, presented information on the district’s $23.5 million Facilities Referendum proposal L at last week’s Johnstown’s Town Board meeting. The referendum will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. “The […]
