Warrant expected to be issued for arrest of Milwaukee man By Vicky Wedig Editor Users of social media identified a Milwaukee man suspected of holding up the Speedway station in Delavan last week. Police Chief Tim O’Neill said a man entered the store at 803 E. Geneva St. at about […]
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East Troy schools locked down for short time Friday afternoon
All clear given after about five minutes By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Community Schools were put into an external lock down at about 2:35 p.m. today after Village of East Troy police notified district administration of a possible threat. “There was a comment made by a pupil […]
Badger students attend forum featuring Paul Ryan
Community State Bank invited four Badger High School to an economic forum at Geneva National on March 18 featuring Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. Seniors Stephanie Besenhofer, Tanner Hagen, Sophia Merry and Andrew Ploch were guests of the bank because of their role in the MyLIFE financial literacy day […]
Badger baseball ready to roll
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Badger High School baseball team was scheduled to begin its season this week pending the whims of Mother Nature. Saturday’s opener at East Troy was postponed because of a wintery day and the weather report heading into this week did not look promising for […]
Hotel open for business after 12 years idle
Former Delavan House re-opens as Baymont Inn two year later than planned By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The former Delavan House Hotel in downtown Delavan, last open in 2004, re-opened for business as a Baymont Inn and Suites on March 21. “It has been a long time waiting,” Mayor Mel […]
East Troy earns Jostens National Yearbook Design recognition
Fifth year in a row high school received honor For a fifth year in a row, East Troy High School’s yearbook has been recognized for excellence and is featured in the 2016 Gotcha Covered Look Book celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. Jostens Look Book is a collection […]
More welding stations planned at high school
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy School Board voted Monday night to increase the number of welding stations in the high school’s new tech area from six to 10. The decision came about after staff presented the board with the issues with only having six stations in the […]
Elkhorn native crowned Miss Wood Violet
Title secures her spot at Miss Wisconsin pageant in June By Jennifer Eisenbart SLN Staff For Elkhorn native Malainey Myrin, Sunday’s effort at the first-ever Miss Wisconsin Sweeps pageant was her last chance of the year. “I really just wanted another shot at state this year,” Myrin said, who graduated […]
Council sets $75 fee for beekeeping permits
Additional charge would be incurred for any future inspections By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of setting a $75 fee for beekeeping permit applications at its meeting Monday night. City Clerk Cairie Virrueta said Monday night while the ordinance stated a fee […]
County supervisor ousted
Challenger to represent county’s District 9; Newcomer to join Walworth Village Board By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff It appears that in the Geneva Lake West area Tuesday’s election will lead to some change-up in county and community leadership. In the race for the District 9 seat on the Walworth County […]
