Paddlers in the 18 to 49 age group for the long race take off from the starting line at Fontana Paddling Company’s sixth annual Ice Breaker on June 11. While the annual event was originally held in the spring, not long after the ice melted, organizers opted for June this […]
Sports & Other News
Kade’s Klassic set for this Sunday
Nettesheim returns to Kade’s Klassic, this time on other end of track By Mike Ramczyk SLN Staff Shelley Nettesheim is no stranger to Kade’s Klassic. Two years ago, the 49-year-old Elkhorn native was an active, supremely conditioned athlete, running triathlons and hitting the gym hard nearly seven days a week. […]
School district recognized for behavior program
High school also awarded for participation in student exchange By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent All five schools in the Delavan-Darien School District were recognized for their implementation of a positive behavior program at each school. The school board received the recognition June 14. The Wisconsin Response to Intervention Center recognized […]
District Administrator selected by board
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent And then there was one. After an exhaustive process that spanned several months, officials in the Whitewater Unified School District have selected a superintendent candidate. The School Board this coming Monday, June 27, is expected to issue a contract to Mark Elworthy, who has served as […]
Legion 16U team improves to 5-0
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Lake Geneva American Legion Post 24 16U team won its fifth straight game to start its season 7-2 over Genoa City at Jonas Field at Badger High School on June 13. “It was another nice win and a good combined effort from our pitching […]
Former mill to become duplex
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council on June 14 approved the rezoning of a property and a conditional use permit that will allow the former mill at 203 Richmond Road to be renovated into a duplex and possibly some office space. John Cangelosi owns the property and […]
Audit reveals city on upswing financially
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The cost of providing services to City of Whitewater residents, business owners and visitors totaled $11.35 million last year. That statistic was one of many highlighted in a report outlining the city’s audited financial statements throughout 2015. As is the case with all municipalities, Whitewater is […]
Raptor Day Camp for Kids offered
Children are invited to take part in a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and up-close encounters while learning about birds of prey and their role in the environment in an upcoming camp. Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center, located outside of Milton, will host two separate Raptor Day Camps for Kids this […]
City, university look to strengthen relations
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Adding clauses in landlord-initiated leases, adopting an ordinance around large-group gatherings and encouraging responsible celebratory events are among some of the recommendations being handed down by a committee as efforts to strength relations between the City of Whitewater and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater continue. With backing by […]
Learning through his wisdom and passion
Don Norman honored; former students thankful for support By Tom Ganser Correspondent Don Norman described it as “one of the best days of my professional life,” when he was presented with the 2016 Carl A. Whitaker Award at the annual meeting April 3 of the Wisconsin Association for Marriage and […]
