‘Old’ guys edge out young Elks in annual alumni game By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Last week the Elkhorn baseball program held its 2nd annual alumni game, which was entertaining in and of itself. But the most memorable moment for many present was a special ceremony to honor Roger Larsen […]
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Resale shop to close after nine years in business
Chris Ann’s Helping Hands will close its doors Aug. 25 after nine year in business and seven years at it current Lake Geneva location. According to Chris Ann’s, its lease will expire at the end of August and an increase in monthly rent will prohibit supporting the store’s mission. Chris […]
Fire destroys Perkins’ kitchen
By Vicky Wedig Editor The kitchen of Perkins restaurant in Delavan was destroyed by fire early Monday. A passer-by noticed smoke coming from the roof of the restaurant when it was closed at about 3 a.m. Monday, said Delavan police and fire Chief Tim O’Neill. Police arrived and confirmed that […]
Conservation work group announces meeting schedule
Farmers, landowners, organizations, agencies encouraged to attend The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service in Wisconsin has announced the schedule for 2018 local working group meetings. Eighteen meetings will be held across Wisconsin in August to gather input and help set priorities for U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation […]
Sharon native pens book for grieving parents
By Heather Ruenz Editor Christy Wopat’s captivating memoir about her hopes, her dreams, her loss, her grief, and ultimately, her healing, is a poignantly powerful and brutally honest account of what happens when tragedy hits. Wopat, a native of Sharon whose maiden name is Furman, recently released her book, “Almost […]
VIP golf outing raises nearly $120K
The annual golf outing to benefit VIP Services, Inc. raised nearly $120,000. It was held June 25 at Big Foot Country Club in Fontana and kicked off with a welcome from co-chair Cherie Ackman. Funds were raised through sponsorships, participant entry fees, raffle ticket sales and a wine cork pull, […]
Rose Among Thorns performs
The quartet Rose Among Thorns performed at the most recent Savory Sounds concert on July 12, a series of the Whitewater Arts Alliance held at the Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. The group of local musicians includes Jeff Mason on acoustic […]
Golf tournament to benefit special needs children
The Geneva National Foundation and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin will host the Chippin’ for Children golf tournament and auction July 30 to benefit Walworth County’s special needs community and the children and families throughout the state. The golf open will take place on Geneva National Resort and Club’s Gary Player […]
Early survey responses show residents want limited class sizes
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board took an early look at responses to a survey given to district families and made available to district residents July 9. Interim Superintendent Jill Sorbie, whose contract was approved in closed session, said 428 responses to the survey have been returned […]
Residents learn more about proposed pipeline
Utility hosted three open house sessions in area By Jason Arndt SLN Staff While some showed up out of curiosity, others came to gather more information at a series of open houses last week, when officials from We Energies met with residents about a proposed 49-mile natural gas pipeline through […]
