New teachers, staff report for training By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Much of the East Troy Community School District Board of Education’s Aug. 8 meeting was spent discussing staffing at the schools and the early enrollment numbers in the district. Thirteen new staff members and teachers reported for their introduction […]
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City looks to fix roof at public works building
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn is looking to make some improvements to the roof of the public works garage in hopes they can keep the building functional for the near future. Concerns over holes in the valleys of the roof have been brought to the city […]
Can I give you a lift?
Motorcycle ride for visually impaired veterans makes its inaugural trip Aug. 21 By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff It started with a conversation last year between two friends, John Carter, a blind attorney who was a United States Marine and, T.J. Oman, a retired U.S. Naval officer who loves to ride […]
Former UW-W assistant set to coach at St. Cat’s
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent Nick Bennett is replacing a legend this upcoming season at St. Catherine’s High School as the new head basketball coach. Bennett, a former UW-Stevens Point player, spent his last three seasons as an assistant coach with UW-Whitewater. Prior to his time with the Warhawks, Bennett […]
Aquatic Center to undergo interior improvements
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Aquatic Center is about to receive a little TLC to its interior as part of a recently announced small-scale capital improvement project within the popular community facility. Matt Amundson, parks and recreation director, came before the Common Council on Aug. 2 and discussed the […]
Getting ready for the new school year
New teachers, staff report for training By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Much of the Aug. 8 East Troy Community School District Board of Education meeting was spent on discussing staffing at the schools and the early enrollment numbers in the district. Thirteen new staff members and teachers reported for their […]
On the road again
Riders take off from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater the morning of Aug. 7 on day two of the 33rd Annual Bike MS: Toyota Best Dam Bike Tour, a two-day ride that raises money for Multiple Sclerosis. The ride began Saturday morning in Pewaukee and ended Sunday at […]
Gem City champs
The Rock River Stix U12 fast-pitch softball team, comprised of players from Whitewater, Fort Atkinson, Cambridge, Milton and Jefferson, poses with the trophy after going undefeated in the Gem City Classic Softball Tournament July 29-31 in Baraboo. Team members include, from the left: (front row) Morgan Kenyon, […]
Fellow Mortals granted temporary injunction
ATC maintains wildlife hospital has to no legal grounds to prevent removing trees By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital was granted a temporary injunction July 29 in Walworth County Circuit Court that will prevent American Transmission Co. from removing trees on an easement it owns on the […]
