A status conference was scheduled for Nov. 2 for a man suspected of beating his girlfriend causing bleeding on her brain and broken ribs. Jacob R. Upton, 25, Lake Geneva, pleaded not guilty Oct. 22 to aggravated battery with domestic abuse assessments as a repeater and a domestic abuse repeater. […]
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August, Gaulke face off in 32nd Assembly
By Heather Ruenz Sln Staff In his re-election bid for state Assembly District 32, Rep. Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) is facing challenger Katherine Gaulke (D-Delavan), founder of the Wisconsin Association of Free & Charitable Clinics. The 32nd Assembly district includes the cities of Delavan and Lake Geneva, townships of Bloomfield, […]
Horlacher, White face off for the 33rd Assembly seat
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Brandon White (D-Jefferson) is making another run for the 33rd State Assembly District. Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) beat White for the seat in 2016 and is seeking re-election. The 33rd Assembly District includes Mukwonago, Town of Troy, Eagle, Palmyra, LaGrange, Sullivan, Jefferson and parts of Cambridge, […]
Fun and games
At Boo in the Bay in Williams Bay Oct. 27, Lorelei Brandt tries to keep up with her pumpkin as it heads down the hill near Barrett Memorial Library during the pumpkin races. Boo in the Bay also offered games, treats and singing pumpkins at Lions Fieldhouse and a […]
Vruwink seeks 2nd term in 43rd Assembly District
Newcomer Szerlong provides the challenge By Todd Mishler Copy Editor Democrat Don Vruwink traveled this road only two years ago during his first run for state office. On Nov. 6, the retired educator and coach again squares off against a twentysomething Republican challenger in the race for Wisconsin’s 43rd Assembly […]
Stir It Up to feature food, raffles and music
Event supports several area causes, groups By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Stir It Up, an annual charitable fundraising event that began four years ago, aims to provide a creative way for the greater community to support several area causes. This year’s event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4 […]
Under the sea
The East Troy High School Drama Club will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid on Nov. 9, 10 and 11, at the high school, 3128 Graydon Ave. Performances on Friday and Saturday will be at 7 p.m. the Sunday matinee will be at 2 p.m. Pictured front from left are: Haley […]
Walker closes the gap
Growing economy will help campaign rise above current poll number, he says By Jason Arndt SLN Staff Although Gov. Scott Walker was down by five points in polls back in September, the Republican incumbent said at the time he was confident his campaign could close the gap by focusing on […]
Evers stakes future on kids
What’s best for children is best for state, he says By Jason Arndt SLN Staff Democratic challenger Tony Evers and incumbent Republican Gov. Scott Walker are locked in a neck-and-neck race for the state’s highest office with a few days remaining before the Nov. 6 election. Recent polls have shown […]
WUSD hoping it’s operational
School officials, board have stressed engagement in referendum talks By Todd Mishler Copy Editor They’ve conducted nine public listening sessions, mailed informational fliers and provided extensive online resources — in English and Spanish — on the district’s website. So, if anybody doesn’t know about the Whitewater Unified School District’s referendum […]
