By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delavan-Darien High School has developed a physical education curriculum called Outdoor Adventure/Leadership over the past eight years that goes beyond the usual physical education class. The course gives students skills they can use throughout their lives to stay healthy. Physical education teacher Ben Herland said […]
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Officials release names of man shot, deputy involved
Elkhorn man reportedly on extended supervision following release from prison A pursuit that began in Waukesha County last week came to an end in Elkhorn when a local man was shot by a Walworth County deputy and died at the scene, according to officials. The suspect vehicle had been called […]
Historical Society to feature local family
The Historical Society of Walworth & Big Foot Prairie will feature Attorney Richard Rasmussen at it’s fall meeting. The Oct. 25 program will be the Rasmussen family history and history of the family law offices. Various members of the Rasmussen family will share information about their mother and Girl Scout […]
Man charged in crash that injured passenger
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 26 for an Elkhorn man charged with a drunken driving crash that injured his 24-year-old passenger. Gregory A. Christian, 22, was charged Oct. 12 in Walworth County Circuit Court with injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle causing great bodily harm and operating […]
Halloween Bash returns to high school Oct. 25
East Troy High School, 3128 Graydon Ave., will host its 13th annual Halloween Bash on Thursday, Oct. 25. Children 12 and younger, along with their parents, are invited to come trick or treat through the school from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A free magic show will follow. Highlights of […]
Up and Out
Homecoming activities at Badger High School included students throwing pies in the faces of teachers and other school staff to raise money for Up and Out, an organization at the school that helps students in need. See more homecoming coverage in the Oct. 18 Lake Geneva Times. (Michael S. […]
Animal Clinic to host anniversary open house
Goal is to raise $1,000 by celebration date for county’s K9 unit By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A local veterinarian office will celebrate its 10-year anniversary this week with an open house event. It will wrap up a fundraiser for the county’s K9 unit the same day. Animal Clinic of […]
‘A Civil War Wife’s Story’ to be told
Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent No. 23 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Delavan will host a program open to the public on Tuesday. “On the Home Front: A Civil War Wife’s Story” will be presented at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 23 at the Delavan Community Centre, […]
Solving problems one at a time
Whitewater resident Leif Sahyun completes college research project in London By Todd Mishler Copy Editor Leif Sahyun is a doer. So, even though it may have been a bit out of his comfort zone, the Whitewater resident accomplished his major goal this summer. Sahyun is a junior at Worcester Polytechnic […]
Dementia conference open to all
‘Stepping Stones to Care’ Oct. 26 at Chapel on the Hill Family caregivers, professionals and members of the greater community are invited to attend the 2018 Walworth County Dementia Conference Oct. 26 at Chapel on the Hill, Lake Geneva. The conference, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and Memory, Mind & […]
