The American Red Cross continues to help families in Walworth, Racine and Kenosha counties who have been affected by flooding. The Red Cross and partnering agencies opened three multi-agency resource centers. The Multi-Agency Resource Center is a one-stop location where different agencies come together to provide services under one roof […]
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UW-Whitewater student appointed to council
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite the sleepy, slumbering summer hiatus, two candidates emerged for an open position on the Whitewater Common Council for a district that largely represents the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. After hearing from the pair of candidates, the council on July 18 voted to appoint James “Jimmy” […]
Shooter in Russian Roulette killing pleads guilty
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff An Illinois man who fired a fatal shot in a game of Russian Roulette in East Troy in January pleaded guilty last week and is scheduled to be sentenced in September. Robert M. Sterling, 31, of McHenry, Ill., changed the not-guilty plea he entered in […]
Sales just days away
Annual Maxwell Street Days around the corner By Ryan Spoehr Staff Writer The annual event along Main Street in Whitewater bringing sales out to the streets for all passers by to see will continue shortly after the calendar flips to August. The annual Maxwell Street Days, which is now fused […]
Resort gets OK to sell liquor at airport site
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Lake Lawn Resort received a liquor license modification from the Delavan Common Council on July 18 that will allow the resort to sell liquor at its airport property across Highway 50. The modification will allow the resort to host more big events that will benefit […]
Fundraiser at Champs to benefit White River Park
From 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 24, the Friends of the White River County Park will have a pig roast fundraiser at Champs Bar and Grill in Lake Geneva for a pig roast fundraiser. Hikers, nature lovers and people who love historical places and the outdoors will gather to raise […]
Finger-licking good
Elkhorn Ribfest finds continued success at second-annual event By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Elkhorn Ribfest proved to be a finger-licking success when it returned to the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 14-16 for its second annual event, drawing a wide selection of barbecue vendors and a large crowd. Despite heavy rainfall earlier […]
They can be monsters
The cast of Summer Elk Players (above) will present the musical, “We Are Monsters,” at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29 at Elkhorn Middle School. Jessica Winters (left, from the left), Lily Deron and Serenity Jensen rehearse a scene Monday morning. Admission is free though donations are […]
Farm-to-table dinner takes on a new twist
Michael Fields annual farm dinner to feature seafood from the Gulf By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute’s farm-to-table dinners have been a big success for the farm over the past three years and this year they’re doing something new with the Farm and Sea Conservation Dinner. […]
Man to be sentenced for assault, child porn
An Elkhorn man is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 10 after reaching a plea agreement in two felony cases – one for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl and another for having child pornography. Neal R. Moss, 60, pleaded guilty July 3 in Walworth County Circuit Court to one of the […]
