Members of the Whitewater Police Department took time to chat with local residents while enjoying some ice cream treats at the McDonald’s on West Main Street on Aug. 22. The effort of law enforcement to connect with the public included officer Paxton Bergin, who spends some time with Kathie and […]
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Off-duty officer sees man being dragged
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Aug. 23 for a Walworth man who allegedly dragged an overdosing man out of his apartment without calling for help. Derek S. Gabriel, 31, was charged Aug. 19 in Walworth County Circuit Court with second-degree recklessly endangering safety; maintaining a drug trafficking place; possession […]
Trick-or-Trivia event takes off
It supports adult and child programming at area library By Heather Ruenz SLN staff “People love a big party and that’s really what this has grown into. It’s a fun night with some friendly competition and supports a great cause,” Katie James said about Trick-or-Trivia. It’s an event that was […]
New at school
Lake Geneva Schools welcomes these new teachers to the district: (from left) McKenna Gruling, early childhood and special education at Star Center and Central-Denison; Taylor Girard, occupational therapist at Star Center; Marsha Farmer, first grade at Star Center; Lisa Stanton, 4-year-old kindergarten at Star Center and Central-Denison; Trischia Burdt, special […]
New Delavan Taco Bell slated to open in early November
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Taco Bell closed for business the first week of August to make way for a new store that is set to open on Nov. 6. The project is not a simple remodel as the current structure was razed Aug. 14 to make way […]
Legislators, officials discuss Highway 12 bypass safety
Rep. Don Vruwink, D-Milton, organized a meeting with Wisconsin Department of Transportation staff and representatives from the City of Whitewater, Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, Whitewater Fire Department and the Town of Whitewater recently. Attendees, which also included state senators Steve Nass and Janis Ringhand, discussed safety improvements at intersections along […]
Meat animal sale caps off year for local youth
More than 250 Walworth County 4-H and FFA members will participate in the Walworth County Fair Meat Animal Sale Friday afternoon. For many, the activity serves as the climax of their yearlong beef, sheep, or swine market animal project experience. For 4-H members, the project year begins as early as […]
The Big One
Walworth County Fair celebrates 170th birthday through weekend The 170th Annual Walworth County Fair opened Wednesday at the fairgrounds in Elkhorn and runs through Labor Day. The annual festival puts the spotlight on agriculture in the area and gives the county’s youth a chance to shine. Often local 4-H members, […]
Fairhaven celebrates its volunteers
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Fairhaven Director of Leisure Services Brian Robison welcomed residents to the annual volunteer appreciation lunch outside the main entrance on Aug. 8. Adding to the fun of the meal, complete with barbecue pork and corn on the cob, was entertainment provided by the Vintage Mix Quartet, […]
Walworth man pleads guilty to lesser charge in assault case
A Town of Walworth man pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in a sexual assault case and is now schedule to be sentenced Nov. 11. Lawrence C. Hisel Jr., 31, was charged Sept. 12, 2018, with having sex multiple times with a now-15-year-old girl when she was 12 and 13 […]
