Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Monday, December 23, 2024
By Edwin Scherzer Correspondent The bone jarring crash in the first heat of the Walworth County Fair’s demolition derby wasn’t the only excitement or moment that brought the anticipated race to a halt. Fairgoers waiting in line and in the stands experienced firsthand changes to the marquee closing night event. […]
“Unfortunately it’s the best way, short of a bypass. It’s less convenient, but I’m not convinced it’s more of a safety factor.” – David Rasmussen, Walworth Village Board president By Edwin Scherzer Correspondent One thing is certain after last week’s open house meeting concerning reconstruction and resurfacing of Highway 14 […]
James W. “Jim” Keating, 79, long-time resident of Wauwatosa was born to eternal life Sept. 4, 2012. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Donna J. (nee Vincent), he will always be proudly remembered by his children, Jeffrey (Susan) Keating of Auburn, Wash., Kelly (Jim Myers) Keating of Albany, N.Y., […]
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It’s too early in the season to call any match a must-win situation, but it’s also nice to put the brakes on a mini losing streak. And that’s just what the East Troy boys soccer team did Tuesday night. The Trojans, who dropped a pair of […]
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent A strong ground game was a huge key to success last season for the East Troy football team. And while the Trojans remain a threat to strike with their feet, they’ve also shown they can hurt the opposition through the air as well. Just ask Whitewater, […]
Louis Kohn, M.D., 98, died in West Hartford, Conn. on Sept. 5, 2012. Born in Milwaukee, Wis., he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Wiesner) Kohn. He graduated from Marquette University and received his M.D. (doctor of medicine degree) from Marquette University Medical School. He served in […]
The sounds of bluegrass music and the fans who love it will fill East Troy’s historic village square for the 19th annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 8-9. A full line-up of bluegrass bands and contests, plus lots of food and East Troy Marketplace vendors, will be on the […]
By Laura Humphrey Sports Correspondent The Elkhorn girls swim team put up a number of solid swims Aug. 30, finishing second at the Southern Lakes Conference relays at Badger High School. Host Badger won the meet with 228 points, followed by Elkhorn with 210 and the Burlington co-op with 203. […]
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School Girls Tennis team recently scored its first Southern Lakes Conference victory of the season. The Elks defeated Wilmot 4-3 Aug. 30 at home. The Elks won one match at singles and swept the doubles. At No. 2 singles, Elkhorn’s Haley […]
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Two games and 10 goals later, the Elkhorn Area High School boys soccer team is undefeated in the Southern Lakes Conference. The Elks (6-1-1 overall, 2-0 SLC) defeated Westosha Central 4-0 Aug. 28 at home and Wilmot 6-0 Aug. 30 at Wilmot to open their […]
