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Saturday, May 10, 2025
News from throughout Walworth County
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent By virtue of its name, Elkhorn’s Evergreen Golf Club has long been noted for the variety of towering pines throughout its hundreds of acres of property. But many of the trees unintentionally came under threat within the past year as the grounds were treated for […]
The East Troy Area Historical Society continued its mission of collecting, preserving and sharing the rich history of the East Troy area recently by accepting a letter written in 1865 by a soldier in the Civil War. After having it in her possession for 70 years, Maxine McGuire of East […]
In the early 20th century commuter trains offered lavish meals served on china atop white tablecloths. Service was impeccable and riders were treated to a culinary experience that rivaled the finest of restaurants. The East Troy Electric Railroad is bringing railroad dining back to its heyday with operation of the […]
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been declared a military-friendly school by “G.I. Jobs” magazine. Veteran’s coordinator Janice Nordin cited the entire university’s commitment to veterans, “from the chancellor on down,” as the main reason UW-Whitewater continues to receive the honor. UW-Whitewater has a proud reputation […]
By Jean Matheson Correspondent Veterans who have run afoul of the law because of problems with alcohol or drug abuse or with mental illness may be getting some extra help through the court system. A new veterans treatment court will go into session Nov. 14 in a three-county area, members […]
Three Illinois men were scheduled to appear in Walworth County Circuit Court last month on charges stemming from the Aug. 13 burglary of an Elkhorn apartment. Gennaro A. Cavallino, 20, of Normal, Ill., Daniel P. McGovern, 20, of Buffalo Grove, Ill., and David O. Nudelman, 20, of Buffalo Grove, Ill., […]
Come see the classics What: The 2012 Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the boat parade scheduled Saturday at 4 p.m. Where: Abbey Marina and Harbor, 271 Fontana Boulevard, […]
The all women a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock will wow audiences at UW-Whitewater’s Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African-American legacy and traditions, Sweet […]
The Whitewater Historical Society will celebrate the ongoing work of its depot restoration project and the recent listing of the building in the State Register of Historic Places on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Cravath Lakefront Community building. The public is invited to hear Carol Cartwright, who […]
By Vanessa Lenz SLN staff A growing East Troy-based manufacturing company will get the opportunity to expand its product line with the help of an initiative designed to encourage economic development. Further assistance can be sought through the use of Concept Testing before launch as well, but first, they need […]
