The Lake Geneva Chapter Lyric Opera of Chicago sponsored 134 area seventh grade students in a recent trip to Chicago and the opportunity to see My Fair Lady. “As many students boarded the train at Harvard and Woodstock for the trip into the city, changing landscapes and exposure to new […]

The Alzheimer’s Association, in conjunction with Memory, Mind & Motion LLC, will present the 7th annual Walworth County Dementia Conference on Friday, August 11 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Chapel on the Hill, Highway 50 outside Lake Geneva. The conference will feature several keynote addresses including, “From Diagnosis to […]

At the Big Foot Lions Club’s Lobster Boil and Steak Fry, July 29 at Reid Park in Fontana, Bob Madden (on left), from Fontana, and Swany, from Williams Bay, keep the lobster frenzy going. The event also featured bounce houses, kids activities and a beer tent. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Forget-Me-Not Flower Market owners look for event to grow By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The first antique and garden market, held in mid-June, was so successful organizers Stephanie Atwell and Amy Hurwitz – who own Forget-Me-Not Flower Market – are planning a second one for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. […]

By Heather Ruenz SLN staff It’s estimated 13.6 percent of the population in Walworth County has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia and by the year 2025, that number is expected to jump to 20 percent. In an effort to increase awareness and offer a better understanding of how to […]

Local affiliate regularly features guest speakers Gil and Jean Malmstrom discovered NAMI Waukesha while trying to help a family member affected by mental illness. Inspired by the powerful community of support and caring they experienced through NAMI Waukesha, the Malmstroms were moved to start a support group to help those […]

Gateway Technical College is hosting (You)niquely Gateway open house events on all three of its main campuses this week. The events aim to give potential students information on a select group of programs as well as the array of career opportunities they offer graduates. Events are being held at each […]

The American Red Cross continues to help families in Walworth, Racine and Kenosha counties who have been affected by flooding. The Red Cross and partnering agencies opened three multi-agency resource centers. The Multi-Agency Resource Center is a one-stop location where different agencies come together to provide services under one roof […]

The second installment for the 2016 real estate property taxes is due to the Walworth County treasurer on or before July 31. Taxpayers should include the tax bill coupon or a tax identification number with all payments, whether paying in person or by mail. Payment can be made in person […]

Thirty-six hour full roadway closure scheduled On July 12, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation began a six-mile resurfacing project on Highway 14 from Prairie Drive to County Highway K through the towns of Walworth and Sharon and the Village of Walworth. The project will consist of removing and repaving two […]