By Tom Ganser Correspondent Cadets in the Warhawk Battalion of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Reserve Officers’ Training Corps or ROTC received introductory training for standard Battle Drills Oct. 31 at the Whitewater National Guard Armory. “If you think of training as learning to crawl, then walk, then run, this is […]
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Mitten fills vacancy on East Troy School Board
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Longtime East Troy resident Murry Mitten has been appointed to fill the vacant East Troy Community School District Board position. The school board appointed Mitten Nov. 12 following public interviews with three candidates who applied for the position. Mitten will serve until April of 2014, […]
Two die in plane crash in Spring Prairie
A 50-year-old Antioch, Ill., man and his 14-year-old daughter died Sunday in an airplane crash in a farm field just west of the Burlington Municipal Airport. Todd A. Parfitt and his daughter Nicole died in the crash that was reported at 1:26 p.m., according to the Walworth County Sheriff’s […]
Bet your bottom dollar
Over 75 people auditioned for Lakeland Player’s up-coming musical “Annie” and 51 were selected to perform in the show set to be held at The Walworth County Performing Arts Center, 15 W. Walworth St. on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. All tickets are $12. Friday and […]
Peoples Bank targeted by alleged robber
Police are on the search for a man suspected of attempting robbery of a Town of Sugar Creek bank that has was hit just months ago. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, at 9:20 a.m. Friday, deputies were called to Peoples Bank North branch located […]
Man attacked on way home from bar
By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff Police are searching for two men who attacked a patron of the Brick House Bar and Grill as he was walking home. Two white men believed to be about 18 to 21 years old assaulted Michael J. Brellenthin, 53, at about 10:15 p.m. Saturday at […]
Warm weather calls for special care in handling venison
Forecasters predict relatively warm high temperatures throughout Wisconsin for this weekend’s opening to gun deer hunting season, which is cause for concern for food safety officials when it comes to venison handling. “When temperatures are above 40 degrees, harmful bacteria can grow quickly, so we want to make sure that […]
Police coverage by city could save village money
Darien considers proposals from law enforcement agencies By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan could provide police services to the Village of Darien for a $43,000 savings with one squad car dedicated to the village. The city presented a proposal Thursday solicited by the village for providing 24-hour […]
Tour of local homes promises inspiration and holiday spirit
By Chelsey Hinsenkamp SLN Staff Walking into Sue Zimmerman’s quaint bungalow-style home, visitors are greeted with country style and warmth in a cozy setting. Arched doorways and well thought out décor adds to the charm of the classic, welcoming home. Zimmerman’s comfortable cottage at 290 N. Washington St., is […]
Manufacturing job fair set Nov. 28
Job Seekers interested in manufacturing work are invited to attend Walworth County Manufacturing Job Fair 2012 on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Gateway Technical College, 400 County Road H, in Room #112 in the South Building. Sponsored by the Walworth County Job Center, the fair is free to jobseekers and will […]
