Warrant issued for incident, which took place in Town of Delavan A warrant was issued Aug. 14 for the arrest of a Whitewater man charged with fleeing from police through yards at more than 100 mph in the Town of Delavan. Adam K. Hiland, 34, was charged Aug. 14 in […]
Month: August 2019
Putting on a show
Members of the Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team perform in a show on Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park, Elkhorn, recently. The team had a strong showing at the recent state tournament where it finished second place overall in Division III, and earned four individual first-place finishes […]
Whitewater CDA to temporarily relocate meetings to city hall
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A quasi-independent Whitewater economic development panel will hold its meetings at city hall on an interim basis to accommodate live transmissions of proceedings. The decision, made at the CDA board of directors regular meeting Aug. 15, comes after months of discussion about the philosophy of keeping […]
Fast takedown
Taco Bell, located on the north side of the plaza on Geneva, is torn down early the morning of Aug. 14 in preparation for a rebuild including a wider drive-through lane, per plans discussed at City Council meetings. An update on the project will be featured in Thursday’s Delavan […]
Burn Camp celebrates 25th anniversary
Kids enjoy a week of fun, friendship and support By Lisa Smith Correspondent Every year, Camp Timber-lee in East Troy hosts a camp like no other summer camp. The remarkable program promotes healing, peer support and living beyond the life-altering injuries these children endure. For 25 years now, hundreds of […]
Area martial artist attacking bullying
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Jeremy Lee, owner of the Delavan Nutrition Store and Veneration Jiu-Jitsu in downtown Delavan, is using his knowledge of jiujitsu to counsel kids in how to protect themselves from bullying with a free Back to School Confidence Camp held at his jiu-jitsu location. “Bullying is […]
Dodgeball anyone?
Police, fire and rescue personnel from throughout Walworth County participate in National Night Out Aug. 6 at the fairgrounds in Elkhorn and among the activities was a game of dodgeball between kids and firefighters. See more event photos in this week’s Southern Lakes Newspapers’ publications. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Tennis team starts strong
Girls open season 6-0 for the first week By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There is little doubt the East Troy girls tennis team took its fair share of hits from graduation. What also isn’t in question is that the Trojans plan to just keep on marching. East Troy picked up right […]
Free airplane rides for kids
East Troy airport to host Young Eagles Rally Saturday EAA Chapter 18 Milwaukee will have a Young Eagles Rally from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at East Troy Municipal Airport, during which kids age 8 to 17 can experience aviation through free airplane rides. The rally is […]
Domestic violence shelter permit denied
Councilmembers voting against permit cite variety of reasons By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent A three-year project to house a domestic violence shelter in downtown Elkhorn, which would have offered its clients the opportunity to be part of the local community, according to shelter advocates, was denied by the Common Council Monday […]
