Members of the Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team perform in a show on Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park, Elkhorn, recently. The team had a strong showing at the recent state tournament where it finished second place overall in Division III, and earned four individual first-place finishes […]
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Whitewater CDA to temporarily relocate meetings to city hall
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A quasi-independent Whitewater economic development panel will hold its meetings at city hall on an interim basis to accommodate live transmissions of proceedings. The decision, made at the CDA board of directors regular meeting Aug. 15, comes after months of discussion about the philosophy of keeping […]
Fast takedown
Taco Bell, located on the north side of the plaza on Geneva, is torn down early the morning of Aug. 14 in preparation for a rebuild including a wider drive-through lane, per plans discussed at City Council meetings. An update on the project will be featured in Thursday’s Delavan […]
Burn Camp celebrates 25th anniversary
Kids enjoy a week of fun, friendship and support By Lisa Smith Correspondent Every year, Camp Timber-lee in East Troy hosts a camp like no other summer camp. The remarkable program promotes healing, peer support and living beyond the life-altering injuries these children endure. For 25 years now, hundreds of […]
Area martial artist attacking bullying
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Jeremy Lee, owner of the Delavan Nutrition Store and Veneration Jiu-Jitsu in downtown Delavan, is using his knowledge of jiujitsu to counsel kids in how to protect themselves from bullying with a free Back to School Confidence Camp held at his jiu-jitsu location. “Bullying is […]
Dodgeball anyone?
Police, fire and rescue personnel from throughout Walworth County participate in National Night Out Aug. 6 at the fairgrounds in Elkhorn and among the activities was a game of dodgeball between kids and firefighters. See more event photos in this week’s Southern Lakes Newspapers’ publications. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Free airplane rides for kids
East Troy airport to host Young Eagles Rally Saturday EAA Chapter 18 Milwaukee will have a Young Eagles Rally from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at East Troy Municipal Airport, during which kids age 8 to 17 can experience aviation through free airplane rides. The rally is […]
Domestic violence shelter permit denied
Councilmembers voting against permit cite variety of reasons By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent A three-year project to house a domestic violence shelter in downtown Elkhorn, which would have offered its clients the opportunity to be part of the local community, according to shelter advocates, was denied by the Common Council Monday […]
Whitewater commission backs plans for proposed Arby’s
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A fast food chain known for its ubiquitous tall hat insignia and roast beef sandwiches could soon take up residence on a high-profile stretch of land in Whitewater. The city’s Plan and Architectural Review Commission approved a certified survey map Monday night linked to a proposed […]
Artists of the month at the library announced
The Lake Geneva Public Library and Geneva Lake Arts Foundation announced a special exhibit of seven area artists. The work of Dorae Bowen, Nicholette “Nikki” Marsicano, Sarah McConnell, Star Norini, Pam Ring, Eileen Streu, and Gary R. Wigman will be on display at the library during August. Dorae Bowen is […]
