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News from throughout Walworth County

Lake Geneva area

Badger to get new turf fields

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Badger High School is in the process of replacing its soccer, varsity baseball and varsity softball fields with artificial turf fields. The soccer field is being replaced now and the baseball and softball infields will be completed later in August. Athletic Director Jim Kluge said […]

Delavan

District hires new curriculum director

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District hired Jill Sorbie to take over as director of curriculum and instruction. Sorbie will begin her new position Monday. Former Director of Curriculum and Instruction Deborah Erdmann left the district June 30 to accept another unspecified position. Erdmann came to the […]

Walworth-Fontana area

Toe-tapping time

Earlier this season, The Matthew Wundrow Band add ambience to the Sharon Farmers Market from the front porch of Toynton Funeral Home. The market is held the first and third Friday of each month with the next event set for Aug. 18. For more information call (262) 581-3191. (Heather Ruenz […]

Elkhorn

100 years and counting for area hospital

Two longtime employees of Lakeland Medical Center share their stories By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A hospital in Walworth County has been serving the greater community for 100 years. The former Lakeland Hospital, Elkhorn, was established in 1917. In 1995, it joined Aurora to become Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. Two […]

Elkhorn

On target

Brothers represent Wisconsin at national 4H shooting competition By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The Flitcroft brothers – Jack and Cole – have been involved in shooting sports since third grade but recently took their skills to the next level as part of the Wisconsin team at the 4H National Shooting […]