The Wisconsin Association of FFA celebrated its 87th year of premier leadership, personal growth and career success at the Wisconsin FFA Convention at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison from June 14 to 16. The event attracted more than 3,000 members, advisors, parents, alumni and sponsors to celebrate the year’s […]
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Fireworks can cause serious burn and eye injuries Fireworks are synonymous with the celebration of Independence Day. Yet, the thrill of fireworks can also bring pain; 230 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July holiday. The Consumer […]
Elkhorn native brings home awards from Miss Wisconsin pageant
By Jennifer Eisenbart SLN Staff Elkhorn native Malainey Myrin had a philosophical attitude approaching last week’s Miss Wisconsin pageant as Miss Wood Violet. “I came here with the expectation that I got last place or I got first place, I would still be putting everything out on the stage that […]
A walk on the wild side
Lucia Martines holds on to Java the Frog while animal expert Steve Schindler shares facts about the frog, it’s habitat and how it protects itself during the June 27 Science Alliance presentation at Walworth Memorial Library. The program was a part of Lakeshore Libraries’ 2016 Storywagon series. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
A family affair
Lillian Wells and her mother Raquel Wells, of Oak Park, Ill, shop for treasures with the “dollars” she earned playing games while visiting her grandmother at Golden Years of Walworth’s annual Family Day June 25. The theme for this year’s event was “Disney: What dreams are made of.” (Penny Gruetzmacher […]
Celebrating America’s strength
Lions annual Fourth of July festival underway By Tracy Ouellette Editor “American Strong” is the theme for this year’s Fourth of July festival in East Troy. The East Troy Lions Club’s annual Independence Day celebration kicked off Thursday afternoon and runs until Sunday night. The four-day festival will feature the […]
It’s time for the 4th of July
Whitewater’s annual 4th of July Free Family Festival is set for this weekend, July 1-4 at Cravath Lakefront Park, 312 Whitewater St. Remembering, respecting and celebrating our nation’s freedom and independence is the mission of the event, supported by local sponsors and featuring numerous local vendors. The festival features […]
Lake Lawn to salute Independence Day with four-day weekend celebration
Lake Lawn Resort is adorning its grounds with patriotic décor in preparation for this year’s Fourth of July weekend from Friday through Monday. It will offer daily recreational activities, an outdoor movie viewing, a lakeside cookout and two evenings of fireworks. Family activities Kicking off at 10 a.m. Friday, families […]
Fellow Mortals files injunction against ATC
Town, attorneys say company is not exempt from needing permission to clear-cut trees By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent American Transmission Co. was scheduled to begin clear-cutting trees last week on the property of Fellow Mortals Rehabilitation Hospital at W4632 Palmer Road in the Town of Geneva. The action was delayed […]
Homeless sex offender released in Walworth County
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a convicted sex offender who was released in Walworth County. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, Reginald D. Burke, 63, is homeless, and didn’t provide and address to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections upon his release. […]
