Senior VP will face contempt if she fails By Bob Peryea Correspondent A Walworth County Circuit Court judge ordered a Cove of Lake Geneva executive Thursday to produce all documents requested by a court-appointed receiver or face six months in county jail for contempt of court. Judge John R. Race […]
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Plan for downtown calls for senior apartments, access to Lake Comus
Council approves strategies to attract business to downtown, connect with Hispanic residents By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Capitalizing on the retail draw of the big box stores east of Interstate 43, building senior apartments and creating access to Lake Comus are among the recommendations in a strategic plan for Delavan’s […]
High school senior turns a ‘bad thing’ into an opportunity to do good
Ruth McLeod earns the annual Elkhorn Independent Outstanding Senior Award By John Koski SLN Staff For some people, finding a passion comes later in life. For example, Colonel Sanders started his first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise at age 65, Grandma Moses began painting at 76 after arthritis forced […]
Bretl’s State of the County Address examines positive changes, impact of Act 10
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff In his annual State of the County Address on May 17, County Administrator David Bretl highlighted several factors that have impacted the county in recent years as well as what the future might bring. Bretl noted at the beginning of his address that though the […]
Local couple honored for work in Turkey
Former educators get chance to reunite with students decades later By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While the Rev. Wallace and Ruth Robeson proudly proclaim Whitewater as a community they call home, their hearts and minds are often focused on another corner of the world. For 44 years, the Robesons served as […]
Roadside barbecue develops loyal following
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff For local barbecue hounds, it’s the hint of smoked meat wafting as they pass the corner of Main Street and County Road ES. A new signature red trailer is a beacon for casual fans and foodies of the famous flavors. Whatever the attraction, area residents […]
Girls’ soccer wins Cudahy Invite
Comets suffer first conference loss to Badger By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent It was a mixed week for the Delavan-Darien High School girls’ soccer team as it won the Cudahy Invite on Saturday, but lost its first Southern Lakes Conference game May 9 to Lake Geneva Badger. To start the week, […]
District takes another step toward one-to-one technology
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Delavan-Darien School Board on Monday approved borrowing up to $725,000 to fund technological devices such as laptop computers or tablets for every student. Superintendent Robert Crist in November proposed providing all students in the district with a […]
Couples On Wheels Tandem Bike Rally
The Walworth County Visitors Bureau presents the Couples On Wheels Tandem Club of Wisconsin is hosting their annual spring rally in Lake Geneva this weekend, May 17 – 19. The club will also be celebrating their 25th Anniversary and is anticipating over 60 couples participating in the tandem bike rally […]
Baseball loses three, wins one
Comets beat Edgerton 8-5 By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School baseball team went 1-3 last week, picking up its only win against Edgerton on Saturday. The Comets (4-11) dropped two close Southern Lakes Conference games, losing to Union Grove 1-0 on May 6and then losing again to the […]
