Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Friday, May 16, 2025
News from throughout Walworth County
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent While nobody associated with the Big Foot football team would admit it, there was little to any chance visiting Beloit Turner could pull off a miracle upset Friday night. And after the first quarter, that chance was exactly nil. Big Foot, the state’s top-ranked Division […]
We will overcome By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Looking towards promoting the ability to bounce back and thrive, the Elkhorn Area School District is preparing for a Sept. 30 program about resiliency. Resilience, the ability allowing a person, group or community to become strong, healthy or successful again after something […]
Students from Elkhorn Area, Delavan-Darien and Badger high school will have a chance to tour three to four manufacturing facilities in their area during Manufacturing Day on Oct. 4. The Walworth County Economic Development Alliance and the Walworth County Job Center are teaming up with schools and companies to host […]
A crash involving two cars closed the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and Middlelake Drive. The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. Walworth County Sheriff’s officials said everyone involved was taken to the hospital but the extent of all the injuries is not yet known. Officials are still looking into the cause of […]
Land purchase for fire station approved By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Darien Village Board voted Sept. 16 to terminate its service contract with Utility Service Co. for maintenance of its water tower on Oak Street. The board discussed terminating the contract Aug. 19 meeting but tabled the issue and […]
Half Marathon a winner for community By Heather Ruenz Editor Despite sounding noticeably tired Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the Half Marathon that took more than a year to plan had come to an end, Jeff Knight was also inspired. “The entire community really put on an amazing […]
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The Elkhorn Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., is accepting grant applications from nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide direct service to the Elkhorn community, from schools in the Elkhorn School District to support classroom programs or projects, and from local […]
Chamber business profile By Tyler Lamb Editor Tucked away on the far north end of Elkhorn, directly across from Evergreen Golf Club, is a treasure. Drive up route 12/67 to 10 W. Evergreen Parkway No. 3B. Park your vehicle in the spacious parking lot, and step through the glass doors […]
By Heather Ruenz Editor While putting together a dollhouse for his grandniece, Bill von Rohr and his wife, Nancy, had an idea. “We thought it would be neat to talk to the library, which is really one of the gems in the community, and offer to donate a dollhouse to […]
Attention Palmyra-Eagle residents: do you have yard work or a project you’ve been meaning to get done, but have not done so? Maybe it’s more than a one-person job, something you could use the help of a couple strong, young men. Or you simply have things you’ve put off but […]
