Doubek students get a lesson in civics By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The students at Leona Doubek Elementary School in East Troy were tasked with a job at the beginning of March – help the School Board members name the new elementary school that is being built for them. The […]
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Four vie for three seats in Sharon
Two newcomers and registered write-in to oppose incumbent By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Throughout the majority of the the Geneva Lake West area voters will determine during Tuesdays election whether incumbents retain their seats or new faces will fill their roles in local town and village governments. The Village of […]
City seeks interest rate bids from local banks
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With spring construction season on the horizon, Whitewater officials are putting a few of the last pieces of the puzzle together for oft-discussed reconstruction projects on Center and Summit streets and Boone Court. The city recently sent a request for interest rate bids to the three […]
Mayors past and present vie for seat
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff With the April 5 election less than a week away, one thing is clear; Elkhorn’s next mayor will be someone who’s held the seat before. Mayor Brian Olson and former Mayor Howie Reynolds triumphed over Alderman Tom Myrin in the February primary and the pair […]
Incumbent challenged for county’s District 9 seat
Candidates offer up their stances on why they should be elected at March candidate forum By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Walworth County Board Supervisor Richard Brandl will be facing opposition from newcomer Susan Pruessing on Tuesday’s ballot. The seat serves residents in wards 2 and 4 in the Town of […]
It’s official: DP Electronic on its way
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Since the announcement was made late last year, the transition of DP Electronic Recycling’s national headquarters from Elkhorn to Whitewater was all but official. With a legal document signed off by the Common Council on March 15, the agreement is official. City Attorney Wally McDonell has […]
Can baseball team improve on 5-win season?
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Here’s hoping the rebuilding project that is the Elkhorn Area High School baseball team nets more than five wins this season. Last season no question existed that the Elks, under the tutelage and guidance of first-year coach Jon Anzalone, were in the process of figuring out […]
Kayser ready to lead girls after first full offseason
By Chris Bennett Correspondent According to coach BZ Kayser it is going to take hard work, health and a little bit of luck to ensure the Elkhorn Area High School girls soccer team is successful this season. Kayser is in his second season as coach of the girls. He has […]
Williams Bay only community to have unopposed candidates
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Throughout the majority of the the Geneva Lake West area voters will determine during Tuesdays election whether incumbents retain their seats or new faces will fill their roles in local town and village governments. In the Village of Walworth, four will face off for three […]
Newcomers vie for District 1 seat on County Board
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The District 1 seat on the Walworth County Board of Supervisors has been open since last fall when longtime board member Rick Stacey moved out of the district. District 1 serves the Village of East Troy, the towns of Troy and East Troy and part […]
