David and Stacey Lazzeroni are hosting a celebration of life for their late son Colton Lazzeroni. The celebration is Sunday, July 31, — which would have been Colton’s ninth birthday — at Northpoint beach in Lake Como, 3 p.m. The Lazzeronis want to thank their friends, family and the community […]
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Pothole repair forces closure of Highway 12
The section of eastbound Highway 12 between I-43 and Highway 120 will be closed on Friday, April 29 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The closure is due to what the Department of Transportation calls “emergency pothole repair.” The ramps from Highway NN onto eastbound Highway 12 will also […]
11 charged in drug conspiracy
Investigation stretched from Arizona to Wisconsin Eleven people have been charged with for conspiring to deliver more than 500 grams of methamphetamine following a multi-jurisdictional investigation centered in Walworth County. On Monday the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office, on behalf of the Walworth County Drug Enforcement Unit and Bureau of […]
Sharon to host a July 4 blast
The Village of Sharon will celebrate Independence Day Sunday, July 4, with a full slate of activities capped by a fireworks show. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. with big wheel races downtown followed by the traditional Independence Day parade at 11 a.m. Following the parade the hub of […]
All Area Basketball Team: Crowded at the top
Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area players rank among state’s best By Chris Bennett Correspondent Southern Lakes Newspapers released this year’s All-Area Basketball Team, which features two conference players of the year, including Kacie Carollo. Carollo, a senior at Whitewater, earned Rock Valley Conference Player of the Year en route to a […]
Going, going, gone
Aaron Nieuwenhuis holds up items for bid while auctioneer Terry Schmaling works the crowd Nov. 7 at Delavan Christian School’s Annual Benefit Auction, “2020 Love One Another.” More than 775 items were donated to the event that raised approximately $60,000. The fundraiser featured live and silent auctions and there was […]
COVID shuts Darien Elementary
Virtual learning in place until at least Nov. 30 By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien Elementary School closed on Nov. 11 and will not re-open until Nov. 30 because of a possible exposure to COVID-19 as well as staffing issues. A letter was sent home to parents explaining the need […]
Winter sports in local schools on thin ice
Board OKs activities, but pandemic may interfere By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board spent the bulk of its meeting last week discussing whether or not to move forward with the winter sports seasons. The board voted 6-1 to do so but even those who voted in favor […]
Area voters turn up the red
Republicans dominate local races for state Assembly By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The effects of a surging global pandemic and a summer of social unrest did little to change the allegiances of voters in the Southern Lakes Area who remained true to their Republican roots in the Nov. 3 […]
Voters will need patience waiting for election results
State commission provides advice for voters The Wisconsin Elections Commission is asking voters to be patient in waiting for election results on Tuesday. Because of the relatively high number of absentee ballots in the election, local clerks may need additional time to complete their tallies, according to the commission. “If […]