Geneva National to host winter event Ice Castles is a seasonal entertainment company that creates elaborate castles built entirely from ice each winter in several cities across North America. Professional ice artisans grow, harvest, and hand-place up to 10,000 icicles each day to create the breathtaking outdoor attraction. The experience […]
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School District tax levy increases slightly, mill rate decreases
The East Troy Community School District Board of Education approved a 2.88% levy increase for the 19-20 tax levy cycle at the Oct. 21 meeting. “With property values increasing an average of 3.26% from the October valuations issued by the Department of Revenue, this nets to a -0.37% decrease in […]
Holiday Help gears up for the season
Families in need encouraged to sign up By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff While it may seem a bit early to start thinking about Christmas with Halloween still two weeks away, Holiday Help of East Troy is already accepting applications for this year’s giving. The program is a collaborative approach to […]
Four allegedly robbed area apartments
A status conference is scheduled for Nov. 26 for a Lake Geneva woman charged with burglarizing her dad’s apartment and another residence along with three of her friends. Mercedes P. Sharkus, 21, was charged Oct. 1 in Walworth County Circuit Court with armed robbery, burglary of a building or dwelling […]
Ghouls of all ages
The annual Ghouls Night Out activities were held in downtown Whitewater Oct. 24, with many businesses offering games and handing out Halloween treats to trick-or-treaters. Two days later, the eighth annual trick or treat walk was held throughout Prairie Village the morning of Oct. 26. Youngsters visited 31 homes […]
Delavan closes vacant building loophole
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council closed a loophole in its recently adopted vacant buildings registration ordinance on Oct. 15. The loophole allowed some building owners to avoid having their buildings inspected twice a year by the fire department to make sure they are up to code. […]
Walking to reduce mental health stigma
By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent When Bill Rullman’s son, Michael, died at the age of 47, many people, understandably asked Bill what happened? Rullman, from the Town of Linn, has no qualms in answering that question. “He took his life,” he said. Michael died June 13, 2019. “There is no shame. […]
Whitewater committee advances 2020 budget to council
By Dave Fidlin Corrrespondent After several reviews, a Whitewater panel has agreed to advance a $9.865 million budget for general operations in 2020 to municipal decision-makers. Throughout October, the Finance Committee has been undertaking line item and department-level reviews of the broader municipal budget in meetings with city staffers. The […]
Fun on the farm
Pearce’s Farm Stand welcomed people of all ages for its Pumpkin Fest event Oct. 19, featuring a large hay bale play area, live music, pumpkin carving and a variety of food. There was also the pumpkin patch, which Connor Buckler, 10 mos., of Williams Bay, sits atop. See more […]
Visit Lake Geneva certified dementia friendly
First Chamber of Commerce in county to earn Purple Angel Award In an average year, the Visit Lake Geneva visitor center on the lake welcomes upwards of 20,000 people who stop in for information on what to do and see in the area. Among those thousands are people with dementia. […]
