The Walworth County Coroner’s office has ruled that the death of a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student, whose body was found at the bottom of a limestone quarry in July, was an accident. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, the coroner determined Benjamin Fuder, 21, died […]
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Necci takes office as county’s newest DA
By Chelsey Hinsenkamp SLN Staff Walworth County Circuit Court Judge James Carlson’s courtroom was packed last week as Attorney Dan Necci’s family members and friends, county employees and law enforcement officials from throughout Southeastern Wisconsin came out to show him support as he was sworn in as the county’s […]
Whitewater skier competes among world’s best
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Scott De Porter loves the water, being active and partaking in a variety of sports, so with the trio of interests combined it’s little wonder the Whitewater native has long been a water skier. De Porter, a 1997 Whitewater High School graduate, has traveled to a […]
Corn maze returns through Oct. 27
Army Lake Camp is kicking off the fall season with its annual corn maze, which will be open through Oct. 27. The maze is open Fridays from 5 p.m. to dusk and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to dusk. The maze is available to groups by reservation from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. […]
Historical society looking for Girl Scouts memorabilia
The East Troy Historical Society, in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast, will be highlighting Girl Scouting in the East Troy area for their 2013 winter display. The exhibit will include Girl Scout uniforms, memorabilia, and other items of scouting interest. Organizers are looking for items to be […]
Clapper steps into new Whitewater city manager role
By Bob Peryea Correspondent The Whitewater Common Council made its decision to hire interim city manager Cameron Clapper as the permanent city manager official on Tuesday night. After a month-long search, the council hired the seven-year employee to replace his former boss, Kevin Brunner. Clapper was selected among five finalists […]
Gas prices present a mixed bag
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.82 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.80, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
Volunteers asked to ‘Make a Difference’ Oct. 25
For two decades, USA Weekend and HandsOn Network, a business unit of Points of Light Institute, have joined together to sponsor Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others. Make a Difference Day takes place during the last week in October, typically on the last Saturday. Walworth […]
Geneva Lake West sets candidate forum
The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Candidate Forum for local government offices Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Abbey Springs Country Club Clubhouse, 1 Country Club Drive, Fontana. The forum, which is free and open to the public, will once again be […]
Make your mark on the 2013 Community Guide
East Troy area residents are invited to enter the fourth annual Community Guide Cover Photo Contest. The overall best of the photos will appear on the cover of the East Troy Times 2013 Community Guide and the top picks will be inside the publication. The entry deadline is Wednesday, Oct. […]
