By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Months of hard work paid off Aug. 31 for local 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the Walworth County Fair Meat Animal Sale. The young people who spent countless hours raising and grooming their prized animals for show raked in a total of $423,333.99. “The meat […]
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Caring hearts and capable hands keep ‘We Care’ project thriving
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The second year of a professional athlete’s successful first year is usually scrutinized with the expectation that early successes aren’t likely to continue. “We Care,” a Whitewater service project that started a year ago, not only is continuing its early success during Year Two, but is […]
Another season gone by
For summertime stayers, life on Geneva Lake is a ritual By Maureen Vander Sanden SLN Staff For nearly four decades, schoolteacher Kathy Elwood has been making road trips from suburban Chicago to spend her summer months unwinding in a quaint 1908 cottage that sits in the rolling hillside of Buena […]
Demo derby’s new policy, price experiences growing pains
By Edwin Scherzer Correspondent The bone jarring crash in the first heat of the Walworth County Fair’s demolition derby wasn’t the only excitement or moment that brought the anticipated race to a halt. Fairgoers waiting in line and in the stands experienced firsthand changes to the marquee closing night event. […]
Walworth village, school officials continue Highway 14 debate
“Unfortunately it’s the best way, short of a bypass. It’s less convenient, but I’m not convinced it’s more of a safety factor.” – David Rasmussen, Walworth Village Board president By Edwin Scherzer Correspondent One thing is certain after last week’s open house meeting concerning reconstruction and resurfacing of Highway 14 […]
East Troy Bluegrass Festival returns this weekend
The sounds of bluegrass music and the fans who love it will fill East Troy’s historic village square for the 19th annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 8-9. A full line-up of bluegrass bands and contests, plus lots of food and East Troy Marketplace vendors, will be on the […]
Fair sees dip in attendance
Officials say weather, economy are factors By Maureen Vander Sanden SLN Staff The Walworth County Fair came to an end Monday, marking the area’s final summer hoorah, and for the fifth consecutive year, attendance was down. During the six-day event, 134,408 fairgoers passed through the gates, a decrease of about […]
Generations of Wendt family find fulfilling work on the farm
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff The Wendt Farms property on Highway 120, owned by Gordan F. and Maureen Wendt of East Troy, holds many stories of their family. Gordan, 79, who has lived on the farm since he was 3, recalled the day he moved his belongings from his parents’ […]
Focused on the future
UW-Whitewater branching out, bridging gaps By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With another school year on the horizon, the head of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater addressed a crowd of faculty, students and community members Monday. During his annual State of the University address, Chancellor Richard Telfer touched on a number of issues, […]
Cheeseheads in Paradise
Buffett brings beach party to Alpine Valley By Lisa Smith Correspondent With beach balls, boat drinks and bikinis aplenty, the scene at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on Saturday looked more like a day at the beach than a concert at the outdoor amphitheater. Jimmy Buffett brought his “Lounging at the […]
