Final pretrial conferences are scheduled for a Whitewater couple charged with homicide in the overdose death of their friend about a year ago. Jeremy David Meyer, 36, and Kori L. Kincaid, 40, were charged Oct. 13 in Walworth County Circuit Court with first-degree reckless homicide and possession of drug paraphernalia, […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Sentencing again delayed for woman charged in meth cook at hotel
By Vicky Wedig SLN staff A sentencing hearing was again delayed for a Lake Geneva woman who was burned while allegedly cooking methamphetamine. Melissa E. Kuen, 37, appeared in court April 27 to be sentenced on a conviction of manufacturing or delivering methamphetamine. The sentencing was delayed until June 29 […]
Support given
Gateway Technical College makes a recent donation to New Beginnings/Association for the Prevention of Family Violence. Shown during the check presentation are, from the left: Vicky Wahler, Gateway student support counselor, Theresa Stalzer, APFV senior advocate, Heidi Lloyd, New Beginnings/APFV director, and Tammi Summers, Gateway Dean of Learning Success. […]
Supporting the team
At the Big Foot Wolves’ 18th annual Pig Roast Fundraiser, held Aug. 18 in Toynton Park in Walworth, Josh Farence (from the left) and Dennis Vanderbloom serve food to guests including Linda Cole, who was visiting from Tennessee. For more about the team visit bigfootwolves.com. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Referendum spending needs clarified
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board approved placing a referendum question on the November ballot at its Aug. 13 meeting. The question will ask for $2.8 million over four years on a non-recurring basis for operational expenses. The failure of the district to get a referendum passed […]
Funds for respite care
The Whitewater Dementia Friendly Community Initiative received a $600 grant from the Whitewater Community Foundation to purchase supplies for its Rockin’ Respite site and to make elder care boxes to share with the library. These boxes will contain activities for a partner so the other can make dinner, do laundry […]
On stage at Venetian Fest
Kayla Seaver (from left), Celeste Kaczmarek, Emma Close, Jon O’Brien and Maeve Kelly, of the Lake Geneva House of Music, provide entertainment on the main stage during Venetian Fest Aug. 19. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Lutherdale growing leaps and bounds
Staff house added, lodge and conference center slated next year By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Lutherdale Ministries, which is located on Lauderdale Lakes north of Elkhorn and open throughout the year, is in the midst of a growth spurt. This summer, a 1,800 square foot staff house is being built […]
Big Foot referendums to appear on Nov. 6 ballot
Administrator presents outdoor facility proposal to board By Bridget Bartal SLN staff District Administrator Doug Parker presented an outdoor facility plan and proposed referendum to the Big Foot High School Board Monday night. The board approved the referendum – which includes several upgrades and additions to outdoor athletic facilities at […]
Expectations remain high for Elks soccer
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The goal for the Elkhorn Area High School boys soccer team this season in unchanged from years past. “Our goal is to compete for another conference championship, and another return trip to Uihlein Park,” Elks coach BZ Kayser said. Elkhorn won the SLC last season, […]