The annual Polar Plunge into Geneva Lake from the shore in Williams Bay could be described as almost balmy this year with temperatures on Jan. 1 in the mid-20s and an estimate of more than 200 people who decided to take the plunge. See more photos in Southern Lakes […]
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Geneva Lake among eagle search locations
Celebrate the return of eagles to the Fox River Valley with Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge today. On Saturday, Jan. 11, representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and McHenry County Audubon will be on hand from 8 to […]
Unexpected snow
On Christmas Eve, several families in the area were treated to a special surprise – “snow,” thanks to special effects expert Dieter Sturm and his crew, including wife Yvonne. One of the stops they made was at the home of Chris Clapper in Lake Geneva. Upon arriving, Santa informed Greyson […]
Go Team Landon!
Fundraiser planned to help 4 year old with leukemia By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff While most don’t dwell on it, the reality is: life can change radically in an instant. An accident, a job loss … an unexpected diagnosis can forever alter the course of someone’s existence. For the […]
East Troy man charged with having sex with girl
An initial appearance is scheduled today for an East Troy man charged with forcibly having sex with a 14-year-old girl. Jonas Pieters, 22, was charged Dec. 20 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts of sexual assault of a child younger than 16 years old, first-degree sexual assault of […]
Legion looks to bring tank to Elkhorn
The M-60 tank may be moved to Veterans Park By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent American Legion Post 45 if Elkhorn is looking to rehome an M-60 tank as a display piece and memorial in Veterans Park. According to American Legion Post 45 Commander Mark Gajewski, the tank is on display outside […]
Whitewater supports affordable housing, planner says
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent When it comes to affordable housing, Whitewater officials recently went on record in saying the city has been removing as much red tape as possible for any new residential developments that take root in the community. Chris Munz-Pritchard, neighborhood services director and city planner, recently discussed […]
Dementia Friendly Initiative names new board members
The Board of Directors of the Dementia Friendly Initiative – Walworth County recently announced that Andrew Kerwin and Dan Nordsieck are joining the board. Kerwin serves as owner/operator for the Geneva Crossing Senior Community in Lake Geneva. He has been an active volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association of southeast Wisconsin […]
Keeping it running
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kayla Crump, from Sharon, is currently assigned to the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron. Crump is shown using a speed handle to tighten a screw aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt Dec. 8. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting routine training in the Eastern […]
A kind Christmas
Numerous volunteers, including Greg and Ross Ingersoll, serve guests at the annual Christmas Day Community Meal at the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition to dine-in guests, a crew delivered meals to many shut-ins throughout the area. The event relies on donations from businesses, organizations and individuals and in […]
