More than 700 households utilize two-day event During the two-day Clean Sweep event in Walworth County, held Oct. 7 and 8, 634 participant surveys were completed. This number represents 719 households served. The turnout at this year’s event was up from 2015, according to final numbers from the county. The […]
Sports & Other News
Spin to win
Deb Easley, of Walworth, makes sure the roulette wheel has good spin at the Big Foot High School Booster Club’s Red and Black Casino Night, Jan. 28 at Pino’s Last Call. This was the second annual event and proceeds will support several projects at the school, including: updating scoreboards […]
Guest speaker slated for Democratic Party meeting
The Democratic Party of Walworth County will meet on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Elkhorn office at 15 E. Walworth Street. Matt Rothschild from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign will be the guest speaker, following the group’s regular monthly membership meeting. The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign is working for […]
Townships may be asked to contribute more to fire department
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A recent equipment purchase within the Whitewater Fire Department sparked a widespread discussion of how the agency is covering its costs. The purchase of a new ambulance, one of four vehicles in the department’s fleet, was expected and approved Jan. 17 with a favorable vote from […]
Man allegedly stole from former employer
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Jan. 30 for a Walworth man charged with stealing welding equipment from a Sharon business. Matthew C. Burza, 24, was charged Jan. 19 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling and misdemeanor theft. According […]
Welcoming smiles
Members of the Elkhorn Lions Club sell tickets and clear tables at the Jan. 29 annual Roast Beef and Chicken Dinner fundraiser at the Monte Carlo Room. Pictured (not listed in order) are: Marlene Schoenbeck, Cindy Klewin, Jean Krieg, Joyce Hammel, Angel Kiersztian, Erik Pike, Dick Gilkey, […]
Find a ‘Good’ deal on antiques in East Troy
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The family-owned Good’s Antiques had its grand opening Jan. 15 at it new Main Street location and has been seeing a constant flow of customers ever since. The shop is owned by Tom Good, with family partners, brother, Steven Good; parents, Tim and Christine Good; […]
Fun and games
First grader Maximus Herman (on right) plays Tic-Tac-Toe at the Walworth Grade School Winterfest event Jan. 27 while Pastor Elizabeth Lee and her son, Zander Lee, see how the game is played. The event featured a variety of kids games and activities, including a cake walk and bird feeders […]
Woman charged in crash that injured two
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Jan. 27 for a Janesville woman charged in connection with two Walworth County crashes, one of which injured two people, in the same day in the Town of Sugar Creek. Lindsay D. Zuelke, 30, was charged Jan. 17 in […]
High School Music Masters hosts madrigal dinner
By Tom Ganser Correspondent After having to reschedule its annual madrigal dinner, the Whitewater High School Music Masters presented the vocal ensemble event, the 21st time the dinner took place at the Whitewater Legion. “This event gave me the opportunity to see the hard work being done by the WHS […]
