A crowd dances to the Jack Farina Big Band at the Phoenix Park Bandsell concert on July 31. The following night, Take it Easy – Eagles Tribute, took the stage and entertained fans. For more information including a schedule of upcoming performances, visit phoenixparkbandshell.com. (Dave Dresdow photo)
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News from throughout Walworth County
Tuesday’s primary has few contested races
Many voters expected to cast absentee ballots Voters throughout Walworth County will have just one race to decide in the Tuesday, Aug. 11, primary election and that takes place on the Democratic side of the ballot, which is unfamiliar territory in the decidedly Republican county. That race is in the […]
Arts Alliance hosting metal design program
Group accepting entries through Aug. 16 The Whitewater Arts Alliance will host “A Lasting Impression – Metal Design” Sept. 4 to 27 at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., Whitewater. This metals exhibit is open to all artists working in any type of metal; the application deadline is […]
City of Elkhorn sells Public Works building
Approved $1 sale to include parking lot donation for Tasch Park By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent With a 4-2 vote Monday night, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of selling the former Public Works building to Walworth County Craftsmen. Under the approved deal, Walworth County Craftsmen would purchase […]
Man shot by police charged with armed burglary
An initial appearance was adjourned until Aug. 13 for a Whitewater man who was shot by police after breaking into his ex-wife’s home with a gun after threatening to kill her. Christopher P. Czerpak, 33, was charged July 23 in Walworth County Circuit Court with armed burglary, possession of a […]
Village Board, residents discuss restoring the Honey Creek
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board meet in a Committee of the Whole July 27 to hear about the weed removal and future vegetation options along the Honey Creek in the area of the former lakebed. The board and residents listened to a presentation from Andy […]
Lutherdale to host quilt auction
Proceeds help kids attend camp When you’ve been hosting an event for 30-plus years, it’s often run like a well-oiled machine. Such is the case with the 34th Annual Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction, which will take place on Saturday. Proceeds from the annual event help kids be able to attend […]
WIAC cancels, postpones fall sports
Football, soccer, volleyball spiked amid pandemic By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Perkins Stadium and other University of Wisconsin-Whitewater sports venues will sit vacant after the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference decided to cancel some fall sports because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision made on Monday did not come easy, however, […]
Take a trip to the past
East Troy Railroad operates the last remnant of the interurban rail system By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Although a popular attraction in the area, many still don’t know that the East Troy Railroad Museum runs the last remaining segment of the old Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light interurban rail system, […]
East Troy Legion post seeks help with new roof
Annual fundraisers suspended because of pandemic The Loomis-Martin Post 188 American Legion is asking the community to help put a new roof on the Legion Hall at the corner of Church and School streets, just off the East Troy Village Square. The East Troy Legion Post’s building dates back to […]
