During one of the warmer spring days recently, the Mathey family takes a walk in Walworth using a variety of transportation including a scooter, bike and stroller. From the left are: kids – Lilly, Charlie, Scarlett, Khloe, and mom and dad – Peter and Tylia. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
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Country walk
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 […]
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 […]
Coping with Corona
Area college athletes persevere despite lost seasons Note: This is part one of a spring series on college student-athletes. Please stay tuned for future editions for more. By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Covid-19 is infecting local college athletes and has caused their seasons to be leveled! Looks like the tracksuits for […]
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 […]
