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Saturday, September 21, 2024
Aydyn Jones (from left), 6, Dylan Jones, 4 and Angie Raya, all of Darien, get their authentic Rosebowl footballs signed by Bucky Badger during the intermission at the University of Wisconsin Varsity Band concert at the Delavan-Darien High School Sunday. The boys got their footballs when they attended the Rose […]
East Troy cancer survivor pays it forward with Feb. 9 benefit By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Breast cancer survivor Jodi Wales has much to be thankful for. She has a supportive family, including four children, great friends, and she recently received a clean bill of health from her doctor. Rather […]
A commuter bus service piloted last spring looks like it will continue for the long haul. The Janesville Transit System on Jan. 21 expanded service on the Innovation Express with additional pick-ups and stops in Janesville, Milton and Whitewater. The area’s regional transportation system will now offer two more weekday […]
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The calendar is about to turn to February, and for boys and girls basketball teams, that means the games soon will take on greater significance. And that’s why, even in defeat, there were plenty of positives that came out of the East Troy boys basketball team’s […]
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The visiting Evansville girls basketball team had its sights set on a major upset when it visited East Troy Friday night. And for one quarter, the Blue Devils were on that pace, as they held a one-point lead after the opening eight minutes. From there, however, […]
State Rep. Andy Jorgensen (D-Fort Atkinson) will hold a listening session on the Janesville-Milton-Whitewater Innovation Express on Monday, Feb. 4, as part of Wisconsin’s “Transit Week” celebrations. Jorgensen will get on the bus at its Milton stop, at the Piggly Wiggly, at 1:30 p.m. He will ride and hear from […]
Toppers Pizza continued its vigorous expansion plans with the opening of its 50th franchise last week. The Whitewater-based restaurant chain’s newest location is in Ann Arbor, Mich. – its first in the state. “We are very proud of this milestone and cannot wait for the people of Michigan to taste […]
Acquisition connects east and west sides of preserve, expanding recreational opportunities The Nature Conservancy has added another 30.5 acres of land to the Newell and Ann Meyer Nature Preserve, located southwest of Eagle on Highway 67 in Walworth County. The parcel of land connects the east and west sides of […]
Jonas is organization’s youngest president The East Troy Electric Railroad has appointed Ryan Jonas as president of the railroad and Bernie Van Dinter as chairman of the board. At 23, Jonas is the youngest certified operator and president in the history of the organization. “It’s an honor to serve as […]
By David Paulsen Correspondent It was an historic night at Whitewater High School Monday. A record that had stood for 33 years fell as Brooke Trewyn scored 28 points in a 54-36 Whitewater win over Clinton. Going into the game, Trewyn needed just 14 points to break the all-time scoring […]
