By Tyler Lamb Editor Bids from several health insurance carriers were considered during the city’s Finance and Judicial Committee’s Monday evening assembly. Sam Tapson, city administrator, indicated the current health insurance contract expires July1, and renewal proposals were solicited from 17 re-insurers, nine of which submitted quotes. The three […]
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School district wants more referendum input
Listening sessions among suggestions from board By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Following up the announcement of the pursuit of a third referendum at its June 10 meeting, the East Troy Community School District Board of Education began to hash out how they intend to approach the referendum at its […]
Board approves director’s leave
Decision avoids controversy of telecommuting plan By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The East Troy Community School District Board of Education voted Monday to approve a request for a one-year leave of absence from Special Education Director Tim Peerenboom. The move, at least for now, puts to rest a controversy that […]
Local woman, would-be rescuer pulled from swollen river
She was taken to hospital after being pinned against log by raging current An Elkhorn woman and a man who attempted to rescue her had to be pulled from the White River near Lyons by sheriff’s deputies Wednesday after capsizing in a swift current. Walworth County deputies responded to a […]
Wescott calls it a career
Greg Wescott District administrator reminisces about his lifelong vocation and his 16 years in Elkhorn By John Koski Staff Writer Greg Wescott sat at the conference table in his office in the historic 1887 building Thursday morning. His personal belongings had already been removed. The walls were mostly bare and […]
Visiting royalty
First Citizens State Bank in Whitewater was in the spotlight on June 21 thanks to a special visit by Kristin Olson, Wisconsin’s new Alice in Dairyland. Free Culver’s custard, milk, string cheese and yogurt were served. Jim Caldwell, First Citizens State Bank President & CEO, said, “We are pleased to […]
Defendant in sexual assault case dies
By Vicky Wedig Editor An Elkhorn man charged with sexually assaulting two boys in 2011 and 2004 died unexpectedly June 5. Charges against Rodney J. Meiller, 52, were dismissed in Walworth County Circuit Court on June 11 in light of his death. A jury trial scheduled for April 22 in […]
W. Gordon Yadon 1923-2013
By Vicky Wedig Editor W. Gordon Yadon was known for his uncanny ability to recall facts about the history of Delavan and its people and his respect for everyone. “His knowledge of Delavan history … I don’t know if anybody could ever replace that,” Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis said Monday. Nieuwenhuis […]
Highway 11 re-opens
Highway 11 re-opened at about 12:15 p.m. after being closed Wednesday morning because of flooding. About two-tenths of a mile of the road – from Highway 89 east to Pink’s Lane – was closed while crews worked to pump about a foot of water from the roadway. Walworth County Department […]
A barrel of fun
Arts Alliance public art project beautifies downtown Whitewater By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In recent weeks, a number of locally produced artistic creations have been dotting the downtown Whitewater streetscape, and organizers hope spectators are having a barrel of fun taking in the works. For the ninth consecutive year, the Whitewater […]
