In the early 20th century commuter trains offered lavish meals served on china atop white tablecloths. Service was impeccable and riders were treated to a culinary experience that rivaled the finest of restaurants. The East Troy Electric Railroad is bringing railroad dining back to its heyday with operation of the […]
Sports & Other News
UW-Whitewater named military-friendly school
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been declared a military-friendly school by “G.I. Jobs” magazine. Veteran’s coordinator Janice Nordin cited the entire university’s commitment to veterans, “from the chancellor on down,” as the main reason UW-Whitewater continues to receive the honor. UW-Whitewater has a proud reputation […]
Wooden wonders
Come see the classics What: The 2012 Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the boat parade scheduled Saturday at 4 p.m. Where: Abbey Marina and Harbor, 271 Fontana Boulevard, […]
Sweet Honey In The Rock to perform
The all women a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock will wow audiences at UW-Whitewater’s Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African-American legacy and traditions, Sweet […]
Historical society program to highlight depot restoration project
The Whitewater Historical Society will celebrate the ongoing work of its depot restoration project and the recent listing of the building in the State Register of Historic Places on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Cravath Lakefront Community building. The public is invited to hear Carol Cartwright, who […]
Village’s revolving loan fund to help Cytophil grow
By Vanessa Lenz SLN staff A growing East Troy-based manufacturing company will get the opportunity to expand its product line with the help of an initiative designed to encourage economic development. Further assistance can be sought through the use of Concept Testing before launch as well, but first, they need […]
‘A week in transition’
Locally-rooted Badger discusses big changes for Wisconsin By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It’s safe to say the first three weeks of the 2012 season have been filled with change and transition for the Wisconsin football team. And former Big Foot star Travis Frederick has found himself right in the middle of […]
Audubon to host talk on birds of Ecuador
Emily Lind, U.S. Administrator, Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation, will give a presentation on the birds of Ecuador at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Lions Field House in Williams Bay. Lind was an International Wildlife Ecology student at University of Wisconsin-Madison who fell in love with birds […]
Five finalists for city manager to speak at forum
The final candidates for Whitewater’s city manager position will meet residents and answer questions during a public forum on Friday. The Whitewater Common Council whittled down the applicants to five during a meeting Sept. 11. The council reviewed 12 applications for the position with their recruitment consultant, Dr. Karl Nollenberger […]
Trojans deliver game-winning fireworks against Eagles
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The fans who paid to see the Jefferson-East Troy football game Friday night certainly got their money’s worth. But for the fans from East Troy, the chance to see their team come together for the huge-early season victory from their own stands was priceless. East Troy […]
