School District holds listening session to inform public of referendum details By Tracy Ouellette Editor Residents were invited to Doubek Elementary School Monday night to voice their concerns, ask questions and get answers on the School District’s facility-needs referendum, which is on the Nov. 4 ballot in the General Election. […]
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Man allegedly broke into East Troy home
Says he used money to buy candy and heroin By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Oct. 3 for an East Troy man charged with breaking into a Ravine Drive home. Michael E. Jahnke, 32, was charged Sept. 26 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary […]
Agape House open house set for Oct. 23
Agape House is hosting its annual information night on Oct. 23 with a signature event entitled, “An Evening to Give Them Hope” at Geneva National Club, 1221 Geneva National Ave. South, in Lake Geneva. The event begins with registration at 5 p.m. The public information night will offer attendees the […]
Just keep walking
Jackson Elementary students and staff supported its PTA by participating in the third Annual Walk-a-Thon on Sept. 24 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. Students collected pledges from family and friends before the event, and together, raised nearly $10,000 to benefit the Jackson PTA. The PTA will use the money raised […]
Badger accepts ‘challenge’
Emotional day breaks down barriers By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent About 300 Lake Geneva Badger High School students were challenged to learn more about their peers and how not to judge each other during Challenge Day two weeks ago. The day was designed to forever affect the way they look […]
Contractor returned on warrant to face charges
Man allegedly overbilled $320,000 then left country A Genoa City contractor who allegedly bilked hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Town of Linn couple then moved to Costa Rica was returned to Walworth County on an arrest warrant Sept. 19. David A. Pierce, 42, was charged June 27, 2011, […]
Smoke Shop closes
Owner faces federal drug charges By Vicky Wedig Editor The Smoke Shop in Delavan closed last month, and its former owner is expected to be charged with federal drug offenses. David S. Yarmo, 47, of Delavan, was charged in April in Walworth County Circuit Court with four felony and two […]
Town police chief to retire Oct. 12
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delavan Town Board Chairman Ryan Simons announced Sept. 16 that Police Chief Phil Smith will retire effective Oct. 12 before the next board meeting. Simons acknowledged Smith’s contributions to the town. “I thank you for the service you have provided,” Simons said to Smith. “Chief […]
Sheriff’s Office seeking information about dog shootings
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and Walworth County Crime Stoppers are seeking information in the shooting of two dogs near the Wisconsin-Illinois state line in the Town of Walworth. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place between 10:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. on […]
Woman struck by vehicle on Graydon Avenue last night
A 51-year-old woman was injured Oct. 7 when she was struck by a car crossing Graydon Avenue near East Troy High School. Village Police Chief Alan Boyes said she was transported to the hospital for treatment and released. The call came in at about 6:50 p.m. last night, according to […]
