Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Monday, May 12, 2025
EAHS to present comedy What started as a pair of 14-year-old girls writing to lonely sailors takes a wild ride to the comedic side when they pretend they’re young women and the sailors on the other end of their letters be-gin to pursue them as future wives. Such is a […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed document, outlining a code of ethics and conduct for the Whitewater University Technology Park and Whitewater Incubation Program, has raised concerns from members of the board of directors overseeing the city’s Community Development Authority (CDA). From the onset, the CDA has been intricately involved […]
Second straight top-5 finish at state for Harms By David Paulsen Sports Correspondent It was a great day for the two Whitewater High School cross country runners. Brett Harms placed fifth and Sarah Ziolkowski 22nd at the WIAA Division 2 State Cross Country Championships held Saturday at The Ridges Golf […]
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater defense, second in NCAA Division III scoring statistics, held UW-Platteville 30 points under the Pioneers’ season average in a 35-16 Homecoming win before 12,028 fans in Perkins Stadium Saturday. Sophomore running back Jordan Ratliffe rushed for a season high 175 yards and sophomore receiver Joe Worth […]
The Lake Geneva Badger FFA members joined more than 62,000 other FFA members, advisors and guests at the 86th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. The chapter received the Three-Star National Chapter Award on stage during Thursday’s afternoon session. Badger FFA representatives President Josh Kundert […]
The Geneva Lake Art Association’s members exhibit works in their own gallery and show their work in local establishments each month. The GLAA will sponsor these “out-of-gallery” exhibits in November: • BMO Harris Bank, 410 Broad St., will display the artwork of Ken Cottingham; • LilyPots Florist, 605 Main St., […]
The Delavan-Darien School District Foundation is inviting community members to a fundraising event at the Delavan Lake Yacht Club that will benefit its scholarship programs. The event, “Taste at the Lake,” features signature appetizers and beverages from local establishments including Greenie’s Clubhouse at Delbrook Golf Course, Brick Street Market, Brown […]
A portion of Highway 14 between the villages of Walworth and Darien will be closed Nov. 7 to 17 to accommodate utility work, according to state transportation officials. The section of Highway 14 between county roads O and K is scheduled to close Thursday to allow crews to work on […]
East Troy hair salon marks a half-century serving the public By Tracy Ouellette Editor Magic Touch Hair Styling in East Troy is celebrating its 50th birthday this month. It is the longest-running business on the Historic Downtown Square with the original owner, Kathleen Omsgaard. The hair salon, which started under […]
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The East Troy Schools Board of Education voted unanimously in favor of a .41 percent tax levy for its 2013-14 budget at its Oct. 28 meeting. Business Manager Katherine Zwirgzdas brought to options before the board Monday night, stating overall the message is good. Originally […]
