Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Local sheriffs have different takes on state’s order By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer When Gov. Tony Evers on April 16 extended Wisconsin’s Safer-At-Home order from April 24 to May 26, it was a tough day for most of the residents of the state. Whether on the side of keeping things […]
She was burned in drug-related fire at motel A woman who pleaded guilty in a 2017 meth cook at a hotel in Lake Geneva received a stayed prison sentence with nine month in jail last year. Melissa E. Kuen, 39, was sentenced May 28 to stayed prison sentences of three […]
100-year-old guest of honor says celebration was ‘amazing’ By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Elma Oberla turned 100 years old April 14 and she said this year’s celebration was like no other she’s ever experienced. Oberla lives in Delavan and due to the coronavirus pandemic and Safer-at-Home orders, her family and […]
Model A Day, Lobster Boil and Corn and Brat Festival called off In the past couple of weeks, announcements came forth that a trio of annual events in the southwest area of Walworth County have been canceled in light of continued uncertainties related to the coronavirus pandemic. Historic Downtown Sharon’s […]
By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Newly elected Delavan Mayor Ryan Schroeder said it didn’t take him long to come up with an idea fitting for his first official act. “It didn’t take long to think of the concept of adopt a park in the City of Delavan and encourage community individuals […]
Measure looks to ease admission to school In response to the extraordinary circumstances facing students during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, in collaboration with the UW System, is taking action to make it easier for prospective Warhawks to apply for admission. “At UW-Whitewater, we’re doing everything we can […]
Senior Morgan Hunter stands near a sign honoring her on the grounds of Elkhorn Area High School last Friday night during the school’s #BeTheLightWI campaign. It was created to recognize seniors who will finish out their final year of high school under Safer-at-Home orders issued by Gov. Tony Evers. See […]
They shift on the fly to help deal with pandemic By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, an area business owner realized his company could help out with a desperately needed commodity that was in perilously short supply – hand sanitizer. Andy Gehl, owner […]
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Not too many players earn a scholarship to play Division 1 collegiately in one sport and also make all state in another sport. East Troy senior AJ Vukovich is not your average player. The 6-foot-4 athletic inside-outside presence has been the motor for the past few […]
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Last week, the Delavan-Darien School Board discussed the long-term impact of COVID-19. The discussion was in response to a letter received by the district from the School Administrators Alliance, an advisory commission for school funding from the state. The April 6 letter warned school districts […]
