New position will be in charge of taking, investigating violations of the county’s ordinance By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Walworth County is looking to crack down on short-term rentals with the hiring of a new enforcement position. Michael Cotter, director of Walworth County’s Land Use and Resource Management Department, said […]
Sports & Other News
Man charged in cocaine sale, chase in East Troy
By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 11 for a Milwaukee man charged with helping sell cocaine in East Troy and then fleeing from police. Jose G. Lara, 31, was charged May 11 in Walworth County Circuit Court with conspiracy to manufacture cocaine and attempting […]
Celebrating independence
Council tables streets project, for now
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials raised the old proverbial question of putting the cart before the horse recently as the priorities of an upcoming road reconstruction project went under the microscope. City Manager Cameron Clapper and Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell came before the Common Council on June 21 […]
Lunch and fun
Awktopus (above) a punk band from Milwaukee performs at the June 22 UWW Summer on the Mall event, held inside the James R. Connor University Center because of weather. The events feature lunch, games and kids activities to raise money for a cause with the Wisconsin Multiple […]
Fans available for those prone to heat injury
County distributing fans at area libraries, municipal building Walworth County Division of Public Health has partnered with community organizations to help distribute box fans throughout the county. With increasing temperatures and humidity comes an increase in risk for heat related injuries. Fans are intended for individuals who do not have […]
Area author recounts experiences in Mexico
Author to participate in Lake Geneva book signing in July By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff When she became unknowingly and mistakenly engaged to a young man in Mexico more than 50 years ago, area author Sonette Tippens never realized that one day the ensuing events over the following half a […]
Village Board, ETCDA talk about expectations
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board spent much of the June 27 meeting talking with members of the East Troy Community Development Alliance and community members about creating a better working relationship between the village and the group. There has been some tension between some board […]
Council seeks more input from citizens
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a recent economic development announcement within the community, the city of Whitewater has inked a deal with a business start-up in the hopes of bolstering civic engagement. The Common Council on June 21 approved a plan to enter into a $3,000 annual […]
‘Friends’ to support Aquatic and Fitness Center
By Heather Ruenz Editor In addition to operational changes the Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center has gained additional support recently. The 5-year agreement between the City of Whitewater and the Whitewater Unified School District earlier this year transferred operation of the facility beginning on July 1. “Current members and users […]
