By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With municipal budget planning season about to go into full swing, Whitewater officials have set in motion a timeline, spread across the next two months, for the city’s 2018 operating plan. The series of steps includes plans of giving a newly convened group, the Finance Committee, […]
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Former Badger student takes plea deal for showing images of sex with girl
Felony charge dropped, man gets probation on misdemeanor offenses By Vicky Wedig Editor A former Badger High School student took the same plea deal Tuesday as his co-actor in circulating images of a sexual encounter with a classmate last year. Blake A. Dodd, 18, of Lake Geneva, was sentenced Tuesday […]
Changes going into effect for deer and turkey tagging plus goose harvest registration
DNR begins to implement immediately The 2017-19 biennial budget recently signed by Gov. Scott Walker includes changes in deer and turkey tagging that are going into effect immediately. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is implementing changes involving the use of deer and turkey carcass tags and hopes to clarify […]
Fourth Street homes condemned
By Vicky Wedig Editor Two Fourth Street homes – at 329 S. Fourth St. and 215 N. Fourth St. – have been condemned and are being demolished. The Delavan Fire Department conducted a practice burn drill on the South Fourth Street home Monday, and the North Fourth Street home is […]
Boat Show to feature vintage watercraft
The Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show, featuring vintage watercrafts from around the country, will be held in Fontana Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 with pre-show events beginning Friday, Sept. 22. The event is presented by the Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and […]
Webinars, workshop for Alzheimer’s caregivers offered
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to more than triple in the next few decades – from five million today to more than 16 million by 2050, unless a cure is found, according to a press release from Home Instead Senior Care. As the number of […]
Supporting the greater community
United Way of Walworth County lends a helping hand By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Many people have likely noticed United Way signs in their communities, which feature a thermometer to update the progress of fundraising efforts. Maybe some have even made a donation. What might not be as clear is […]
Neighborly support
A Sharon fire engine makes its way through Darien in the parade at the 56th annual Corn Fest event last weekend, themed “The Best Ears of Our Lives.” The three-day event featured kids’ activities, a carnival, tournaments, live music and free roasted sweet corn. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Special lesson
Students and staff gather outside Jackson Elementary School in Elkhorn on Patriot Day, last Monday, to say the Pledge of Allegiance and learn about Sept. 11, 2001. Ceremonies were again held throughout the nation in remembrance of those who lost their lives, and in honor of the heroes that emerged […]
Funding the future
Free clinic to have farm-to-table dinner By Tracy Ouellette SLN staff The Open Arms Free Clinic is hosting a farm-to-table dinner fundraiser from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, at Boxed and Burlap, 2935 Highway 67, Delavan. Open Arms Free Clinic is a private, non-profit, health-care clinic supported […]
