By Chelsey Hinsenkamp SLN Staff Sunset Park, or at least most of it, is built on a clean fill – a dump site for things like rubble from construction sites – which, according to City Administrator Sam Tapson, is actually not that unusual. However, safety hazards can arise when the […]
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Elkhorn School Board begins search for superintendent
“You don’t do this alone, like the CEO of a company,” he said. “We are in this together.” – Dr. Louis Birchbauer, search services consultant for WASB, on the selecting a new superintendent By Maureen Vander Sanden SLN Staff The search is on for a new superintendent […]
East Troy School District to hold referendum presentation
The East Troy Community School District will host a referendum presentation at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 in the East Troy High School library, 3128 Graydon Ave. District Administrator Dr. Christopher Hibner said the meeting will give any interested residents a chance to find out information and ask questions […]
Senator’s son reportedly assaulted in Whitewater
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Wisconsin Republican State Sen. Neal Kedzie’s son was allegedly assaulted last weekend after he tried to stop two individuals from stealing a political yard sign from his residence in Whitewater. City of Whitewater Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher said the incident is still under investigation. Otterbacher said […]
Fourth annual Ghouls Night Out set Oct. 25
The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its fourth annual Ghouls Night Out from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, in Whitewater’s west side business district. Businesses such as Culver’s, Walgreens and everything in between will be hosting activities, contests, entertainment and trick-or-treating for people of all ages. Magician […]
Local firefighter lights up home for fundraiser
By Chelsey Hinsenkamp SLN Staff A local family man and volunteer firefighter has taken on a time-consuming, pet project for the community’s enjoyment and to benefit the Elkhorn Fire Department. Rich Schroeder, who works a day-job as an insurance underwriter, has put his extra time and money into turning […]
Dancers with woofs
Judi Gullickson of Peoria, Ill. and her pup Sophie earn honorable mention with their performance at the Dancers with Woofs K9 freestyle dance camp at Army Lake Camp in East Troy Saturday. (Lisa Smith photo)
Traveling art show returns to East Troy
The Rock Valley Conference Traveling Art Show will soon be on exhibit at East Troy High School. Chosen artwork from each high school in the Rock Valley Conference will be on display from Oct. 25-Nov. 13, including work from ETHS students Cieara Kendall and Allen Ammon. Kendall is a part-time […]
Cyrano, Shakespeare coming to Young Auditorium
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Cultural Affairs and Contemporary Issues department will present one of the most famous stories in romantic literature and one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays this week. On Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. the beautifully funny, poignant and heart wrenching, production of “Cyrano de Bergerac” will […]
Families offered a slight fright during Boo at the Bay
By Edwin Scherzer Correspondent There’s been a disappearance down in the Bay, as the crew of the SS “Boo Barge” went missing mysteriously after her maiden voyage. Williams Bay Parks and Recreation director Jennifer Moore says the mystery has been solved, and […]
