Deputies from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department were involved in an on-duty incident early this morning where a suspect was shot and killed. According to a press release for Sheriff David Graves, no deputies were injured in the incident, which occurred at about 2:45 a.m., June 13. The Sheriff’s Department […]
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Local man launches food freedom effort
He’ll take his proposal to Troy Town Board By Jen Bradley Correspondent When a judge ruled that “plaintiffs do not have a fundamental right to produce and consume the foods of their choice,” natural health care provider Brandon LaGreca did not agree. He is lobbying the Town of Troy to […]
Milton woman dies in single-car crash
A 48-year-old Milton woman died Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Darien. According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, Lisa K. Martin died after the Chevy Blazer she was driving on Highway M near Townline Road crossed the centerline, left the highway and struck a tree […]
Village Board sets term and interest rate for Division Street project assessments
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer At its meeting Monday night, the East Troy Village Board approved a 10-year repayment term with a flat three percent interest for the final assessments for the Division Street project. Village Administrator Judy Weter noted the board has never exceeded 10 years for assessments to […]
Delavan couple serving Peace Corps in Kenya
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Jennifer and Ryan Hellpap of Delavan, were scheduled to arrive in Kenya, Africa, on Tuesday ready to begin serving the Peace Corps on a 27-month humanitarian mission. Both have a history of volunteering their time, but this experience will be a full-time proposition until it […]
Storm downs barn, trees
By Vicky Wedig EDITOR A storm Thursday night caused tornado-like damage in a path across Delavan, downing a barn and trees. Delavan’s 911 center received more than 45 reports of downed trees and power lines before 8 p.m. Trees were uprooted and 15 locations reported structural damage, according to Delavan […]
Grist Mill to shift operations to new location
Restaurant will move to former Mitch’s Prime Time Steak House location By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Area fans of The Grist Mill will likely have to make other dinner plans June 30, though Troy Strand, who owns the restaurant along side his wife Kate, assures customers not to worry, breakfast […]
State superintendent visits Badger
Education leader congratulates school’s culinary arts program By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Tony Evers visited Lake Geneva Badger High School on May 30 to congratulate Badger’s national champion ProStart culinary arts team and tour the school. “What an honor,” Evers said of the national […]
Outstanding Senior to pursue medical degree
2013 grad known for compassion, determination By Vicky Wedig EDITOR Graduation times three will be the case in the Kort house this year. All three of Chad and Kathy Kort’s children – Ashley, Alyssa and Alexandra Kort – will graduate. Ashley Kort received her master’s degree in speech pathology from […]
Local man dies in motorcycle crash
An East Troy man died the evening of June 1 when his motorcycle collided with a car on Highway 20 near Honey Creek Road in the Town of Waterford. The Racine Journal Times reports that Brian J. Prochniak, 44, died after being thrown from his motorcycle following the collision, which […]
