UW-Whitewater professor to discuss Electoral College Four area libraries will present Dr. Eric Loepp, of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, in a current events conversation at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, in the Fireside Room at The Ridge Hotel, W4240 Highway 50, Lake Geneva. In two of the last five […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Propelling students toward their path
Alternative High School a last chance for some, the beginning for others By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent Before Kelly Gleason enrolled at Walworth County Education Alternative High School, she was failing nearly all of her sophomore classes and did not fit in with the traditional high school setting. Now, she has […]
Treat and Go
Lake Geneva schools add trauma kits to classrooms New school safety measures are being put in place in the Lake Geneva schools. Treat and Go Trauma kits will be in all classrooms and common areas. Six additional automated external defibrillators will be installed at Badger High School and one in […]
Smooth opening
At the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Elkhorn Courthouse Square Ice Rink Jan. 18, Mayor Howie Reynolds does the honors, joined by Derek D’Auria, James Duquette, David Henning and Walworth County Administrator David Bretl. Numerous sponsors also attended the event, which included coffee and hot chocolate and a chance to […]
Neighbor input needed for certain fences
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A months-long discussion on fencing regulations in Whitewater has come to a close after a pair of recent pivotal maneuvers. Moving forward, city residents interested in installing fences of 6 feet or higher in height will be required to first confer with neighbors. The stipulation will […]
JOAN M. KAYE
Joan Marie Kaye, 82 of Delavan died Dec. 27 at Golden Years Retirement Home in Walworth. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31 at Mary Hill Cemetery in Niles, Ill. Betzer Funeral Home is serving her family.
Lioness’ Pajama-Rama Saturday
The Delavan Lioness Club will have its annual Pajama-Rama from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Old National Bank, 500 E. Walworth St. New pajamas for children of all ages will be distributed. Pajamas will go to New Beginnings APFV, formerly the Association for Prevention of Family Violence; Twin Oaks […]
County voters support incumbents
More than 45,000 ballots were cast in Walworth County Tuesday for state, congressional, legislature and county seats with local residents by and large supporting incumbents on both sides of the aisle. Below are updated, unofficial results as of this morning. Two county offices were on the ballot, both uncontested as […]
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, […]
Officials release names of man shot, deputy involved
Elkhorn man reportedly on extended supervision following release from prison A pursuit that began in Waukesha County last week came to an end in Elkhorn when a local man was shot by a Walworth County deputy and died at the scene, according to officials. The suspect vehicle had been called […]
