By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent Whitewater High School senior gymnast Kelly O’Hara concluded her Whippet career on March 5 at the Wisconsin State Gymnastics Meet by garnering three podium finishes. O’Hara began the meet on the bars where she scored an 8.633 which was good for sixth place. She then […]
Sports & Other News
Pursuit of suicidal man called off at state line
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Lake Geneva Police pursuing a 19-year-old man ended their pursuit at the state line Thursday afternoon, according to communications heard over the police scanner. According to the scanner, the man’s girlfriend told police he was suicidal, had stated his intended method was suicide by police […]
Liang named conference swimmer of the year
Qualifies for nationals after strong showing at USS State Meet By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The Southern Lakes Conference (SLC) Swimmer of the Year award was announced on March 2 and for the second straight year, a Whitewater athlete was on the receiving end of it. Jonathon Zimdars, then a […]
Delavan Train Show again spread over multiple locations
City helps with this year’s event set for this weekend The Delavan Train Show, expanded two years ago to multiple downtown locations, will again house displays at the American Legion Hall and other businesses. Delavan residents Brad and Sara Deschner coordinate the show, which has been offered free for the […]
Boys lose to Fort Atkinson in first round of playoffs
Team improves over last season, sets records By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent Much like the girls team, the Delavan-Darien boys basketball team had a turn-around from a year ago. Last season, Comets head coach Bob Beighton’s team went 7-15 overall and then lost in the first round of the Wisconsin Interscholastic […]
Badgers fall in regional
Oconomowoc team ‘more physical, athletic and well-coached’ By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Lake Geneva Badgers faced a tough challenge in their Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association regional semifinal against Oconomowoc on Friday and came up short 64-43. Oconomowoc (18-6, 13-1) was the Wisconsin Little Ten Champion and seeded No. 6 […]
Officials select contractor for road reconstruction
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After sending out a request for bids, Whitewater officials have moved forward and selected a contractor for an upcoming spring road reconstruction project on all or portions of Boone, Center and Summit streets. With a backing by Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell, the Common Council on […]
Sex offender sighted in Mukwonago back in custody
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Village of Mukwonago Police Chief Kevin Schmidt confirmed Thursday morning that Kenneth McDonald was taken into police custody Wednesday afternoon in Waukesha, after walking by an elementary school, which was a violation of his parole. “Hopefully the communities can rest easier now,” Schmidt said. McDonald […]
County hunting, trapping permit sales down significantly from 2014
Director of central services believes levels are standard for parks of its size By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Hunting and trapping permits pulled in Walworth County to hunt in Walworth County’s White River Park dropped significantly in 2015, falling far below sales levels of 2014. Walworth County Director of Central […]
Trial set for man who allegedly assaulted girl
By Heather Ruenz Editor A pretrial hearing is scheduled for June 8 for a Whitewater man charged with sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl he babysat. A four-day trial is scheduled to follow June 13 to 16 for John S. Finley, 37, who appeared in court Feb. 3, not in jail […]
