Stephanie Rodgers, her son, Kale, and their dog, Ruger take a walk along Springfield Road in Geneva Township March 25. Despite the efforts many people are making to stay out of public places in light of recommendations regarding COVID-19, the area offers plenty of rural locations for outdoor activities. (Heather […]
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Tuesday’s election is back on
Supreme Court reinstates voting; governor decries lack of safety Tuesday’s on again, off again election is now on. The Wisconsin Supreme Court on a 4-2 decision late Monday afternoon struck down an order issued just hours earlier by Gov. Tony Evers to suspend in-person voting scheduled for Tuesday and move […]
Governor suspends in-person voting…but stay tuned
Legislative leaders immediately pledge a court challenge regarding Tuesday’s scheduled vote Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Monday afternoon issued an executive order suspending in-person voting for Tuesday’s Spring Election. The order moves in-person voting to June 9 and calls the legislature into special session on Tuesday to discuss election-related issues. […]
Signs of our time
Employees of the Whitewater Post Office remind residents early last week that they are still open for business along with an inspirational message. (Tom Ganser photo)
Advocate Aurora prepares for COVID-19 surge
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Advocate Aurora Health is preparing for an influx of COVID-19 patients by setting up emergency department overflow tents outside of each of their hospitals, including those in Burlington and Elkhorn, according to officials. LeeAnn Betz, media relations manager of Advocate Aurora Health, said the overflow […]
School District has operational referendum on ballot
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Community School District has an operational referendum on the April 7 ballot. If approved by a majority of voters, the $1.6 million five-year, nonrecurring referendum would address the district’s most urgent needs and provide greater financial stability for the district over the […]
Show of solidarity
In a show of solidarity, fire departments and rescue personnel across the nation opened up their doors and turned on vehicle lights including the City of Delavan Fire Department. The event, which took place the evening of March 25, was to show residents that emergency personnel are ready at […]
Lakeland School staff working despite crisis
COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes but there’s still work to do By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Walworth County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution declaring a state of emergency in Walworth County on March 19 designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the county. The county has […]
Sharon voters to decide in two contested races
Four on ballot for trustee, two for school board By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In the Village of Sharon, four candidates are on the ballot for three trustee seats up for election with voters choosing not more than three when they cast their ballots. Below are capsules on three of […]
Incumbent challenged for District 2 supervisor seat
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Although Bill Norem’s challenger for the Walworth County Board District 2 seat on the April 7 ballot is a familiar name to many, the Joe Schaefer (II) running is actually the son of longtime Walworth County supervisor Joe Schaefer, who passed away a couple of […]
