From the silver-skinned Zephyr to antique trolleys that once whisked passengers through busy city streets to Chicago’s iconic “L,” trains are beloved by many. The East Troy Electric Railroad, home to over 20 rail treasures including open cars, locomotives, streetcars and interurban coaches, will host Train Camp on Tuesday, Aug. […]
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Local lawmakers question if justice was served
By Chris Bennett Correspondent A perceived lenient sentence for an East Troy mother whose two infant children died in her care is drawing the ire of local legislators. Melody Butt’s 11-month-old twins, a boy and a girl, were found floating in the bathtub in Butt’s apartment Sept. 22 of last […]
Republicans running for register of deeds face off in Tuesday’s primary
Get out and vote: Polls will open for the Tuesday, Aug. 14 partisan primary election at 7 a.m. and will stay open until 8 p.m. Contact your local municipal clerk for polling places. Walworth County residents will decide next Tuesday, who, among three Republican candidates will advance from the […]
Local manufacturers see shortage in skilled workers
“Companies that are looking ahead could be OK, but those that aren’t could hurt their bottom line by not being able to meet customers’ needs.” – Lauri Howard, director of workforce training, Gateway Technical College Gateway looks to partner with companies to provide training By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While the […]
Buffett Bash continues to raise money for child victims
Two Seasons Bowl in Elkhorn is sponsoring its fourth annual four-day fundraiser to benefit the not-for-profit Walworth County Alliance for Children starting on Thursday, Aug. 23 with a golf outing at Evergreen Golf Club, N6246 Highway 12, Elkhorn. The Buffett Bash event has raised over $15,000 in the past three […]
City of Whitewater adds two liquor licenses
By Bob Peryea Correspondent The Whitewater Common Council added two liquor licenses on Tuesday night as a response to growth. The city will make two additional Class B liquor and beer licenses available to Whitewater restaurants and pubs. The decision was prompted by supporters of the Black Sheep Restaurant, 210 […]
Welcome to our new look!
MyWalworthCounty.com has undergone a makeover. It has been a few years since we launched the site and it was time to update the look to improve the visitor experience. Larger photos, cleaner graphics and a more user-friendly interface are hallmarks of the change. What hasn’t changed, however, is our commitment […]
Local competition has global impact
“It was an honor for me to help 40 racers remember they are running a race for those kids who can’t. We seek to make a difference in the lives of those who are forgotten or hurting.” – Tyson Ray, director Geneva Lakes Amazing Race By Alexandrea […]
Camp helps families of fallen officers rebuild and remember
By Vanessa Lenz SLN staff Fourteen years ago Jennifer Thacker was forced to find a way to keep living without the man she loved most. She was supposed to build her perfect life alongside Brandon Thacker, who she married shortly after graduating from college. That dream came to a sudden […]
Whitewater student participates in mock mission to Mars
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Emma Fero dreams of one day becoming an astronomer, and an opportunity earlier this summer only heightened that desire. Fero, who this fall will be a senior at Whitewater High School, was one of 84 female students across the country invited to attend a simulated mission […]
