Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Monday, January 20, 2025
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Headed into Oct. 7’s WIAA Division 3 state semifinal, Delavan-Darien boys soccer coach Mike Marse knew his team had a challenge in front of it – no matter what had happened in the regular season. While the Comets had tied St. Augustine Prep 3-3 on Sept. […]
A 23-year-old former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student and athlete pled not guilty Friday in Walworth County Circuit Court. Chad Richards, in court with attorney Gibson Hatch, entered a not guilty plea at his Nov. 8 arraignment in front of Judge Kristine Drettwan. The hearing took all of about two minutes, […]
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A City of Whitewater economic development group is moving forward on a plan to raze two Main Street buildings in the hopes of bringing new economic development opportunities in the years ahead. At their monthly meeting on Oct. 17, the Whitewater Community Development Authority’s board […]
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Area School District hosted a community information meeting regarding its upcoming operational referendum on the November ballot on Monday night at Elkhorn Area High School, offering community members an opportunity to learn more about the referendum and ask the school board and district administrators […]
Mayor sends discussion back to committee By Michael S. Hoey correspondent The Common Council meeting on Oct. 15 drew a much bigger crowd than usual and lasted over an hour and a half due to the council’s consideration of adopting a city-wide trash collection contract. The General Operations […]
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The City of Whitewater’s long-held Nov. 1 start to winter parking restrictions will continue this season, based on a recent decision from officials. At a meeting Oct. 15, the Common Council discussed a proposal to shift the restrictions and instead start them Dec. 1. Councilmember Brian […]
A crash at the entrance of Alpine Valley on Townline Road ended in the death of a City of Racine and Raymond firefighter. Maxwell J. Bayer, 31, was identified in a news release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department Friday, following the crash, which occurred on Oct. 10 at about […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Walking into the gymnasium at Elkhorn Area High School Oct. 8, teacher Austin Thorson was at a loss for words. Tears streaming down his face, with various media outlets recording his reaction, Thorson was treated to a pep rally in honor of earning a prestigious prize. […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the 19th year, on the 19th of October, a little bit of Germany will come to Elkhorn. The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce will play host to Oktoberfest Saturday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. at the downtown Veterans Park. Sponsored by Edge Broadband, Mercyhealth, Lyle’s […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Delavan will get a little spooky Saturday, as the Delavan Historic Foundation Halloween Brew Walk takes place. For a cost of between $15 and $60, participants get a swag bag and the chance to stroll and try 14 different tasting locations. With the […]
