Badger student to travel to the Dominican Republic A summer of service in the Dominican Republic is on the horizon for Badger High School junior Melanie Soto, who has been selected as a youth ambassador with the Center for Intercultural Education and Development. Through the DREAMproject, Soto will work side […]
Lake Geneva area
News from communities on the east side of Geneva Lake
Thrifting for a cause
New Chapter Resale opening in Lake Geneva Shopping second-hand stores has become not only acceptable, but hip, and a new store in Lake Geneva offers another place to pick up (or drop) off gently used treasures. New Chapter Resale, N3358 Highway H, Lake Geneva, will be celebrate its grand opening […]
Local GOP named ‘Top County’ for 2018
The Republican Party of Walworth County was recognized with the Wisconsin Award May 18 and as one of the top five counties in the state for 2018 at the State Convention of the Republican Party of Wisconsin in Oshkosh. The RPWC was also selected by the State Party Development Committee […]
Annual ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign underway
To enhance public safety, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are patrolling in greater numbers and for longer hours, watching for unbuckled motorists. With another busy travel season getting underway, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are teaming up to send motorists an important safety message: buckle up – every seat, every […]
Learn about the legends of Lake Geneva
The Wisconsin Historical Society is presenting Legends and Landmarks: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva this summer. The $10 tours run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 and 22, July 13 and 27, Aug. 10 and 24, and Sept. 14. The 90-minute guided tour will gather […]
Former police captain enters not guilty plea
Linn, 47, accused of possessing drugs By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A former Twin Lakes police captain accused of illegally removing drugs from the department pleaded not guilty at a May 2 arraignment in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Dennis Linn, bound over for trial on March 28, will next appear […]
Competing in reading
The local Book Bonanza competition was held April 24 and the first-place winners were from Woods School. Showing off their winning smiles are Bennett Doebler, Timothy DeVries and Andrew Broz. (Submitted photo)
Area Jazz Festival set for May 29
A special night of jazz, featuring musicians from Badger High School, Lake Geneva Middle School, Brookwood Middle School and Woods School will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the Badger High School Auditorium, 220 E. South St., Lake Geneva. The concert will feature a piece written and […]
Dredging on Geneva Lake delayed
Weather forces start of project until after Labor Day Finding the aquatic invasive plant starry stonewort in an isolated area within Geneva Lake has made it necessary to aggressively remove this non-native plant before it gets into other areas of the lake, according to a press release from the Geneva […]
Woman charged in 2017 meth cook to be sentenced
By Vicky Wedig Staff writer A woman who pleaded guilty in a 2017 meth cook that sparked a fire at a Lake Geneva hotel is scheduled to be sentenced May 28. Melissa E. Kuen, 38, who has appeared in court at least twice to be sentenced but proceedings have been […]