The Lake Geneva Fire Dept. raised $2,150 to support the free mammogram program at Aurora Cancer Care – Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, firefighters sold pink T-shirts for $15, with all proceeds going directly to […]
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The sweetest gift ever
Beehives help two boys become successful entrepreneurs at an early age By John Koski SLN Staff When it came to Christmas gifts last year, Charles Ketchpaw, 8, of Elkhorn, and Christian Anderson, 9, of Walworth, weren’t interested in the latest, hottest video game console or a bright, shiny new bicycle. […]
Drug-related deaths in Wisconsin continue to rise
Study by UW-Whitewater professor says problem will not go away easily More and more people in Wisconsin are dying from poisoning by legal and illegal drug use. In a new report, David L. Nordstrom, an epidemiologist and associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, reveals striking data about drug poisonings […]
East Troy School Board to discuss referendum vote for April
By Vanessa Lenz Editor Another referendum for upgrades to the East Troy Community School District could happen as early as April. The East Troy School Board set two work sessions for next week to determine whether to put another referendum question in the hands of voters during the April 2 […]
Whippets drop two games
By David Paulsen Correspondent The Whitewater High School boys basketball team continues to look for its first win of the season, losing twice more this past week. On Friday, the boys fell to Beloit Turner, and on Tuesday they dropped a 53-37 non-conference game to Oregon. In the Oregon game, […]
Whitewater girls stay undefeated
By David Paulsen Correspondent The Whitewater High School girls basketball team had little trouble with Westosha Central in a 68-45 non-conference win at Paddock Lake Saturday. Whitewater exploded in the first quarter for 26 points on their way to a 26-8 advantage after one quarter and cruised the rest of […]
Trojans open RVC action with win over Jefferson
By David Paulsen Correspondent In their opening Rock Valley Conference action Thursday, the East Troy High School wrestling squad defeated Jefferson 45-30 at Jefferson. “We had some ups and downs,” head coach Mike Howard said. “We’re improving. We’re trying to find out what we need to work on.” Probably the […]
Unique partnerships could lead the way for Whitewater tourism
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent They may have different organizational structures, but three Whitewater groups with similar missions are in preliminary discussions to pool resources. For years, the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce, Whitewater Tourism Council and Downtown Whitewater have acted independently of one another. But the trio of groups essentially […]
Whitewater Chamber sees change in leadership
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For the first time in more than a decade, the torch in leadership at the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce has been passed. Deb Williamson, who served as the organization’s executive director since 2001, stepped down last month to pursue new opportunities. She said she will […]
See ‘A Christmas Carol’ for free at Michael Fields
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute is teaming up with Walking the Dog Theater to offer a unique public performance of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic “A Christmas Carol” free of charge. The show will debut at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, W2493 County Road ES in […]
