An alleged bank robber was wounded Friday after a Walworth County Sheriff’s deputy fired at the suspect who was reportedly driving toward the deputy during a high-speed chase with police. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, Aug. 24, at approximately 2:11p.m., Walworth County […]
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Whitewater budget projections ‘not hopeful’ for 2013
By Bob Peryea Correspondent Interim City Manager Cameron Clapper presented a preliminary budget outline to Whitewater’s Common Council at Tuesday night’s meeting. Councilmember Lynn Binnie summed up the outlook for next year’s budget by saying, “Thank you. That was very helpful, but not very hopeful.” Clapper outlined a budget that […]
163rd Walworth County Fair blasts off Aug. 29
By Maureen Vander Sanden SLN Staff Crews at the Walworth County Fair have been busy making final preparations for the area’s quintessential end-of-summer event, which attracts upward of 140,000 people to Elkhorn. Kicking off Wednesday, Aug. 29, organizers are promising this year’s six-day, extraterrestrial event will be a “Blast.” This […]
Harvest Fest set for Saturday
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute will celebrate Harvest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 25 from noon to 8 p.m. The non-profit, located at W2493 County Road ES, has been hosting the annual event since 2004. From noon-6 p.m., the festival will feature a local farmers market with a variety of items and […]
Boys born with half a heart inspire ski team fundraiser
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent They may have each been born with half a heart, but two Whitewater boys have been giving a full-hearted effort toward moving beyond their congenital defects. Zach Tomomitsu, 8, and Hunter Peters, 10, have been excelling in the Minneiska Water Ski Team’s shows throughout the season. […]
Bike ride helps young burn survivors build confidence
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Lon Haldeman has completed more than 75 cross-country bike rides. He’s not only pedaled as fast as he could from coast to coast, but also biked leisurely down Southeastern Wisconsin’s serene, sparsely traveled roads. This month, he is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the day […]
A howling good time
Tucker Milligan, middleweight division (from left), Pedro Sierra and Charlie Chalcoff, both heavyweight division, were among the Big Foot Wolves that were having fun playing on the wooden train playground equipment at Toynton Park during the Big Foot Wolves Pig Roast Fundraiser held last Saturday. Lily Arntz was in the […]
State legion commander to attend Labor Day troop rally
The 394th weekly Walworth County Support Our Troops Rally will be held at 11 a.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3 at the Park Stage on the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Every Monday morning since Nov. 29, 2004, a rally has been held at the Government […]
Venetian Fest’s golden anniversary
Venetian Fest celebrated its 50th anniversary Aug. 15 through Aug. 19. Bottom left from left: Sarah Krueger, 30, purchases some tasty treats from Lynn Sabo, 26, from the Lakeland Animal Shelter food both. The shelter sold steak burgers and angus burgers with the profits going to the homeless animals of […]
Friendly ‘Weeks’
Crete Slattery, 7, of Lake Geneva got to meet his idol Milwaukee Brewer’s second baseman, Rickie Weeks at the Lakelawn Resort in Delavan on Aug. 18. Kunes Country Ford hosted the event as a way to bring together the community. Slattery is a self-proclaimed “huge fan” who is […]
