Above: Meaghan Zeiner, A to Z Farm handcrafted pottery, Capron, Ill., works on projects with Nevaeh Acevedo and Cordelia Wagner, who are both 9 and live in Sharon, at the Sept. 1 Sharon Farmers Market. Art and Marilyn Anderson (right), of Big Foot, enjoy dinner and the live music at […]
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East Troy Railroad to host night photo shoot
Rail photographer Mark Llanuza, the official photographer for the Metra commuter railroad in Chicago, will help the East Troy Railroad Museum create a special night for photographers and rail fans interested in taking night photos of vintage rail cars and trolleys. The second annual night shoot will be from 7 […]
Local man caught stealing from business
An initial appearance was scheduled to resume Aug. 31 for an Elkhorn man charged with stealing from his former employer. Otto C. Ross, 53, was charged Aug. 30 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling as a repeater. According to the criminal complaint, a member […]
Elks fall to SLC giant
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent The Elks played valiantly, but lost to Burlington in three sets Aug. 31 in a Southern Lakes Conference girls high school volleyball dual meet at Burlington. Elkhorn played at home Tuesday in a triangular against Big Foot and Williams Bay. The Elks play at home […]
Big Foot-Williams Bay boys soccer earns first win of season
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The Big Foot-Williams Bay boys soccer team has yet to hit its stride early in 2017 And as such, the results have been mixed so far. Big Foot posted a 1-1-1 record at its own invitational Saturday to move its record to 1-4-2 overall. The […]
Woman who wandered from home found safe
Firefighters locate 84-year-old nearly 2 miles away By Vicky Wedig Editor Firefighters found an 84-year-old woman nearly two miles from her home Saturday three hours after she reportedly wandered from her condominium. Delavan firefighters Chris Lofy and Capt. Adam Booth found 84-year-old Rita Cichon at Wright and Ann streets after […]
Hurricane Harvey relief extends to County Fair
Vets Roll teams with fair, local radio station By Ryan Spoehr SLN staff Vets Roll, a non-profit organization in the state line area, sends senior veterans to Washington D.C. each year. This year, along with the Walworth County Fair, FM 106.1 and 96.1 The Lake, Vets Roll is sending […]
Elks split on tennis court
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent The Elks lost two matches in both singles and doubles play and lost 4-3 Aug. 31 at Waterford in a Southern Lakes Conference girls high school tennis dual meet. The Elks beat Delavan-Darien 6-1 Aug. 29 at Delavan-Darien High School in a SLC dual meet. […]
Generac to host hiring event Wednesday
Generac will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at its Whitewater plant, 757 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater. Generac is hiring for dozens of permanent and temporary positions in Whitewater and Jefferson, primarily in assembly and material handling. The company manufactures its market-leading […]
Have a Fun Day at the Farm
Gerard’s Embrace annual fundraiser set for Sept. 17 By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Gerard’s Embrace will have its second annual Fun Day at the Farm fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Healey’s Wholesome Haven, W1838 St. Peters Road, East Troy. The event will feature […]
