By Heather Ruenz Editor There are two seats on the April 5 ballot in the Whitewater Unified School District, and two candidates – incumbent Brian Brunner and former, longtime board member Jim Stewart. The candidates shared their view on the strengths of the district, what they see as upcoming challenges […]
Sports & Other News
Five on the ballot for four council seats
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Mar. 12, four candidates appearing on the April 5 ballot for the Whitewater Common Council participated in a forum sponsored by the Whitewater Area League of Women Voters. Forum participants included: Aldermanic District 1 incumbent member Patrick Wellnitz and challenger Kenneth Kienbaum along with incumbent […]
Classic performances
Whitewater High School Whippets track and field members participate in the Nelson-Daniel Classic at UW-Whitewater March 4 to open their season with a strong showing against 23 other schools. Miranda Reynolds (above) earned second in the high jump; Xhonatan Shahollari (below) placed first in the triple jump and fifth in […]
Pool rates to increase for 2016 season
Slight rate increase to account for added operating expenses with full season By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of an increased fee schedule for Sunset Pool’s 2016 season at a special council meeting March 14. Under the new fee schedule, the price […]
Elks sweep track titles
By Chris Bennett Correspondent All involved with the Elkhorn Area High School track program have waited years for the boys to catch-up to the talent level of their female teammates. The day for such a feat might finally be dawning. The Elks’ won titles in the boys and girls meets […]
East Troy to be first in state to have SmartLabs
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Community School District will be the first in the state to offer SmartLabs in its schools. The Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to purchase the labs for Prairie View Elementary and East Troy Middle schools. School District Administrator Chris Hibner […]
Girls end with most wins in history
Coach looks to continue winning tradition next season, reload team with girls who know system By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The other teams in the Rock Valley Conference’s South Division certainly have taken notice of the Big Foot girls basketball team. And why not? The Chiefs ended the 2015-16 year with […]
Coach looks to drive boys to improve in offseason
Dowden excited to see what junior Beau Cary will bring to team next season By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The jump that Big Foot junior boys basketball player Beau Cary took from last year to this was significant. And with one year still remaining in his high school career, there’s no […]
Getting ready for Easter
Beckett Jenski, of Williams Bay, tries on his paper plate bunny mask for size during the Williams Bay Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt last weekend. Egg dying and painting was one of numerous crafts and activities including the egg hunt, bunny masks and egg maracas. (Kellen Olshefski photo)
Area schools earn Title I recognition
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Two area schools were recognized as Title I Schools of Recognition for the 2015-2016 academic year at a ceremony Monday in Madison. Both Reek Elementary School and Sharon Community School were recognized at the ceremony for their accomplishments. According to a release from the Wisconsin […]
