Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Friday, January 24, 2025
News from throughout Walworth County
More than 45,000 ballots were cast in Walworth County Tuesday for state, congressional, legislature and county seats with local residents by and large supporting incumbents on both sides of the aisle. Below are updated, unofficial results as of this morning. Two county offices were on the ballot, both uncontested as […]
The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the eighth annual Ghoul’s Night Out in Whitewater’s west side business district Oct. 25. Ghouls and goblins of all ages dressed up for trick or treating fun that included contests and entertainment. Among those enjoying the many activities were visitors to BicycleWise […]
Elkhorn Area High School students and staff will honor local veterans in a special program at the school on Nov. 9. There will be reserved parking in front of the school and veterans can begin arriving at 7:45 a.m. where student volunteers will greet them in the front lobby. Breakfast […]
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District is researching a program that could lead to re-opening Darien Elementary School and keep district students from leaving through open enrollment. District Administrator Jill Sorbie told the school board about her idea Monday night. She said that when analyzing open enrollment […]
Man to stay in East Troy, visit family in Mukwonago The Village of Mukwonago Police Department issued a press release informing the public of the recent release of a convicted sex offender into the community. Herbert O. Richard, 61, was convicted in 1986 of first-degree sexual assault of a child […]
Badger High School performing arts will present the newly released for high school Broadway hit “Mamma Mia!” at 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 9 and 10. “Mamma Mia!” the ninth longest running Broadway show, is a comedic crowd pleaser featuring hits by the popular 1970s rock group ABBA. Set against a […]
Kirk Gillock recently rode more than 4,200 miles on his bike through the heartland, including an unexpected stop in Elkhorn, in an effort to help heal some of the division in the country prior to the Nov. 6 election. Read the story about Gillock in Nov. 1-2 Southern Lakes […]
By Heather Ruenz Sln Staff In the 31st Assembly District, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) who is seeking a fifth term, is being challenged by Democrat Brittany Keyes, a physical therapist from Beloit. The 31st District includes the villages of Clinton, Sharon, Darien and Walworth and portions of the cities of […]
By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff On the ballot for Walworth County voters Tuesday are four state offices, three Congressional races, nine state Legislature seats, two uncontested county posts and 11 municipal or school district referenda. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Voters can find polling places and other specifics regarding the […]
Administrator says 40 information sessions were held By Heather Ruenz SLN staff With the midterm election mere days away, which will include referenda for voters in the Big Foot Union High School District, District Administrator Doug Parker said the district has put forth a great effort to inform voters. “We’ve […]
