Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
News from throughout Walworth County
Village raze order comes due next week By Tyler Lamb Staff Writer It looks like the two burned-out buildings on the Village Square will be coming down soon. The East Troy Village Board on Monday discussed possible action “to remedy the remains” of two buildings at 2877/2883 Main Street and […]
By Vicky Wedig Editor As of Monday, the state Department of Investigation had no solid leads in its search for the person or people who bludgeoned a snapping turtle last week at Delbrook Golf Course. “None of the tips we’ve gotten through the hotline have panned out,” Juan Gomez, DNR […]
On May 19, five-year-old Joseph Falcon-Kienbaum set out to help others by walking around the school track with others involved in Motivating Kids to Give. Who knew his little legs could take him 10 times around and raise $250 for the charity of his choice. The charity he chose was […]
Planning begins for another referendum, but could be two years out By Tyler Lamb Staff Writer Will the third time be a charm? That was the overarching question facing members of the East Troy School Board last week as it began preliminary discussions for third referendum question. The topic was […]
Cycling Classic to close streets around square Friday A five-block area surrounding East Troy’s historic Village Square will be clogged with traffic of another type Friday – bicycles. More than 500 men and women racers will transform the heart of the village into a professional cycling venue when the East […]
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Lindsey-Ann Schulte, a 2009 graduate of Whitewater High School, participated in the 18th annual University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Undergraduate Research Day this spring. The event is a showcase for 120 college students who conducted research projects over the last year. “The breadth and depth of research being […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An already-operating Mexican-themed restaurant specializing in tacos, burritos and other authentic cuisine will be able to add another item to its menu: alcohol. The Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission June 10 granted a Class “B” beer and Class “C” wine license to Jesus Cortez, the […]
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Students at Whitewater Middle School demonstrated their mastery of Spanish May 30 by ordering lunch in Spanish from Francisco Perez. Perez, assisted by Francisco Valadez, prepared the orders in a taco truck operated by the Los Agaves Restaurant in Delavan and parked in Middle School’s circle […]
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The annual Whitewater Unified School District English Language Learners Recognition Night May 29 aimed the spotlight on ELL students who have excelled in academic achievement, exceptional behavior and leadership skills over the past year, and the teachers, administrators and staff who have supported them. The Reaching […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The savory smell of barbecue will be wafting through Cravath Lakefront Park this weekend. The Downtown Whitewater organization is ushering in summer with the return of Pig in the Park, the Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned cook-off competition that will give enthusiasts an opportunity to show off […]
