By Heather Ruenz Sln Staff In the 31st Assembly District, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) who is seeking a fifth term, is being challenged by Democrat Brittany Keyes, a physical therapist from Beloit. The 31st District includes the villages of Clinton, Sharon, Darien and Walworth and portions of the cities of […]
Month: November 2018
State and federal posts, local referenda on today’s ballot
By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff On the ballot for Walworth County voters Tuesday are four state offices, three Congressional races, nine state Legislature seats, two uncontested county posts and 11 municipal or school district referenda. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Voters can find polling places and other specifics regarding the […]
Big Foot voters to weigh-in Tuesday
Administrator says 40 information sessions were held By Heather Ruenz SLN staff With the midterm election mere days away, which will include referenda for voters in the Big Foot Union High School District, District Administrator Doug Parker said the district has put forth a great effort to inform voters. “We’ve […]
Man charged with beating girlfriend
A status conference was scheduled for Nov. 2 for a man suspected of beating his girlfriend causing bleeding on her brain and broken ribs. Jacob R. Upton, 25, Lake Geneva, pleaded not guilty Oct. 22 to aggravated battery with domestic abuse assessments as a repeater and a domestic abuse repeater. […]
August, Gaulke face off in 32nd Assembly
By Heather Ruenz Sln Staff In his re-election bid for state Assembly District 32, Rep. Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) is facing challenger Katherine Gaulke (D-Delavan), founder of the Wisconsin Association of Free & Charitable Clinics. The 32nd Assembly district includes the cities of Delavan and Lake Geneva, townships of Bloomfield, […]
BREAKING: East Troy volleyball captures state championship
Trojans earn first title since 2013 By Mike Ramczyk SLN staff GREEN BAY – The East Troy volleyball girls were in a world of trouble Saturday afternoon in a WIAA Division 2 state championship match against Kettle Moraine Lutheran. The Lady Trojans, who sailed through victories Thursday and Friday, […]
Horlacher, White face off for the 33rd Assembly seat
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Brandon White (D-Jefferson) is making another run for the 33rd State Assembly District. Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) beat White for the seat in 2016 and is seeking re-election. The 33rd Assembly District includes Mukwonago, Town of Troy, Eagle, Palmyra, LaGrange, Sullivan, Jefferson and parts of Cambridge, […]
Fun and games
At Boo in the Bay in Williams Bay Oct. 27, Lorelei Brandt tries to keep up with her pumpkin as it heads down the hill near Barrett Memorial Library during the pumpkin races. Boo in the Bay also offered games, treats and singing pumpkins at Lions Fieldhouse and a […]
Vruwink seeks 2nd term in 43rd Assembly District
Newcomer Szerlong provides the challenge By Todd Mishler Copy Editor Democrat Don Vruwink traveled this road only two years ago during his first run for state office. On Nov. 6, the retired educator and coach again squares off against a twentysomething Republican challenger in the race for Wisconsin’s 43rd Assembly […]
Stir It Up to feature food, raffles and music
Event supports several area causes, groups By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Stir It Up, an annual charitable fundraising event that began four years ago, aims to provide a creative way for the greater community to support several area causes. This year’s event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4 […]
