Republicans dominate local races for state Assembly By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The effects of a surging global pandemic and a summer of social unrest did little to change the allegiances of voters in the Southern Lakes Area who remained true to their Republican roots in the Nov. 3 […]
Sports & Other News
Sorg’s will be back, owner vows
Meat processing plant recovering from silo collapse By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Sorg’s Quality Meats and Sausages in Darien will be back, owner John M. Sorg said Monday night, just over a week after a silo collapsed and crushed much of the meat processing portion of the business. While the […]
Village Board moves forward with capital improvements
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board approved putting two large projects out for bid at its Oct. 19 meeting. The board voted to move forward with the Village Square improvement plan, slated to be done next year in conjunction with Walworth County Highway ES resurfacing. The […]
County looks to hire public health nurse
COVID-19 tracing practices also addressed By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Walworth County’s Health and Human Services Committee members voted in favor of a resolution last week that seeks to authorize the creation of a public health nurse position at Health and Human Services. At the Oct. 21 committee meeting, Walworth County […]
City of Delavan looks to add new TID
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved a step toward creating a new tax incremental district in the city last week. The new district, called TID No. 6, would overlay portions of the existing TID No. 4. Administrator Denise Pieroni said at the Oct. 20 meeting, the […]
Trojan sports roundup
Runners compete at state, Depuydt takes 14th By Dan Truttschel Correspondent In a season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, East Troy High School senior Austin Depuydt made the most of what he was given. Competing at Saturday’s WIAA Division 2 State Cross Country Meet at Colby High School, Depuydt […]
White River Recreational Trail extension planned
Officials say project will be boon for entire area A proposed $500,000 investment by Racine County would, if approved, provide the push needed to extend the White River Recreational Trail 11 miles to the east and further spur the development of a regional trail network dubbed the Route of the […]
Building and growing future leaders
Whitewater Middle School Builders Club officially chartered By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater Middle School Builders Club, part of Kiwanis International, has grown in popularity while grooming future leaders. The WMS Builders Club, which started last fall, went from five to 45 members and was officially chartered during an Oct. […]
Grant surveys Whitewater residents for promo campaign
A survey funded by a new grant award will collect the experience of living and working in Whitewater and help boost local marketing efforts. The survey will inform a promotional campaign to help the city compete for and attract residents, visitors and businesses, and enhance revenue for existing businesses as […]
Lakefront fall fest
People gather at Community Park last Saturday for the Delavan Oktoberfest event, which featured vendors, music, dancing, games and food including German offerings. This very tall pumpkin was making its way around the festival, spreading fall cheer – and maybe a little fear – to guests. See more photos in […]
