On the second Tuesday of the month, Trinity Church in Pell Lake will host a potluck luncheon for seniors 55 years old and older. The program, Recycled Teenagers, meets in the fellowship hall at the church from 10 a.m. to noon. Each month the program has a guest speaker, hands-on […]
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Lakeland Players to hold auditions
Lakeland Players will hold auditions this month for the hit Broadway Musical “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” at the Sprague Theater, 15 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 27 and 28. An accompanist will be provided but those […]
Burn Camp returns to Timber-lee
Public invited Thursday for parade, picnic The 24th annual Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth returns to Camp Timber-lee next week. The theme this year is “Sea what Can Be” and there are a lot of fun activities and good times planned for the kids. Visitor’s Day is Thursday, Aug. […]
D-DHS student wins ‘Great Neighbor’ essay contest
Tractor Supply recognized Delavan-Darien High School student Jaida Speth for her exceptional community contributions through its second annual “Great Neighbor” essay contest at the Wisconsin State Fair on Aug. 4. The “Great Neighbor” essay contest encourages young people across the country to submit short essays detailing how memorable 4-H or […]
In your face
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Whitewater held its Country Fest on July 28-29. It included a pig roast, raffles, a silent auction, dunk tank, music and games/activities for all ages. It also featured a pie-eating contest. Kenzie Schimming licks away some of her just rewards along with Leah Newmann, […]
Fontana School District referendum on Tuesday’s ballot
Voters that live in the Fontana School District will have determine whether or not they support a referendum that will increase property taxes for four years in Tuesday’s primary election. It’s being sought in an effort to avoid having to reduce staff due to a decline in revenue. The projected […]
No dam committee
Village Board to vote on future of dam at next meeting By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff After asking community members to step up and be part of the dam committee to help form a plan for the future of East Troy Dam and the surrounding area, the Village Board last […]
Concert to benefit organ restoration
On Aug. 21, Madison organist Bruce A. Bengtson will perform a selection of organ literature designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the 1883 Hook & Hastings OPUS 1144 organ at Holy Community Episcopal Church. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. at the church, 320 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Advance […]
New machines at the polls
County voters to use new equipment Tuesday By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Over the summer, the Walworth County Clerk’s Office received a shipment of 35 new pieces of voting equipment and related technology. Dominion Imagecast Evolution or ICE machines that uses optical scanner technology to read marked paper ballots and […]
McGMO raises more than $40,000 to enhance care for cancer patients
The 21st annual McGMO Charity Golf event aims to improve the lives of people fighting cancer by raising more than $40,000 to support Aurora Cancer Care patients. The annual fundraiser drew more than 170 participants July 27 at Delbrook Golf Course. Dollars raised this year will help purchase rehabilitation equipment […]