Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR While those who tuned in to The Voice last week on NBC saw a confident Rachel Christine Gebel, the singer admitted last week that the nerves were certainly there. “You’re standing there behind these big double doors,” Gebel explained. “There’s a lot of pressure […]
By Tracy Ouellette EDITOR IN CHIEF Tuesday is election day and the East Troy Community School District has an operational referendum on the ballot. The district is seeking a $3 million a year, three-year non-recurring increase in funding. According to the School District, an early estimate for the […]
The City of Whitewater Police Department announced Monday that it had made an arrest in the death of a newborn found in a Whitewater field March 4. Whitewater Police Chief Dan Meyer announced in a news release that a 39-year-old woman, believed to be the newborn’s mother, had been […]
Ruth Manthey, 81, of East Troy, died peacefully March 19, 2023. She was born March 28, 1941, in West Allis, to Mathias and Magdalena (Wagner) Renner. Ruth was in third grade when her family moved to a farm in Greenfield. While there they would only buy flour, coffe, and […]
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT As the City of Whitewater and the Whitewater Unified School District continue negotiations for the future oversight and funding contributions to the 22-year-old Whitewater Fitness and Aquatic Center, a grassroots group has been formed to advocate for its importance within the community. Members of […]
After 42 years of owning a grocery store, and more than 60 years in the business for Frank Lueptow, and 50 for Stephanie Lueptow, they are retiring. According to a news release, on April 25, the Lueptows will be selling their stores and shopping centers in Elkhorn and East […]
By Tracy Ouellette EDITOR IN CHIEF The East Troy Village Board discussed a water utility rate increase at Monday night’s meeting. The board directed staff to work with Ehlers and the Public Service Commission on a 22% increase in the utility. The need for the rate increase was […]
Mark Quever, 65, of Milwaukee passed away peacefully March 16, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born to the late Ronald and Carol (LaPerriere) Quever. He grew up in Menominee, Michigan. He graduated from Menominee High School and received his degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. […]
James “Jim” Edward Johnson Sr. was born to eternal life March 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 1, 1936, in Phillips. He attended Divine Word Seminary and Marquette High School. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and his Lord as a […]
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Delavan-Darien School Board held its regular meeting on March 13. The status of District Administrator Jill Sorbie was not on the agenda in open or closed session, but President Dave Henriott did issue a statement after the meeting. Sorbie was placed on […]
