Local motorcycle manufacturer gets infusion from GE Capital By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Buell name and its presence within East Troy has gone through a sometimes-dramatic sequence events in the past three years. But the motorcycle manufacturer recently received a boost with cash infusions and plans to build a motorcycle […]
Sports & Other News
‘Secret’ memo released City’s insurer paid Geneva Ridge $2.1 million to drop lawsuit
By Bob Peryea CORRESPONDENT City of Lake Geneva officials have reluctantly released the memorandum of understanding that details the city’s agreement with Geneva Ridge Joint Venture in a dispute over a development proposal. The memo, which was signed June 13, 2011, shows the city’s insurer paid Geneva Ridge $2.1 million […]
Boys win first two games of season
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT After a 0-4 start, the Lake Geneva Badger boys basketball team picked up its first two wins of the season back to back last week. The Badgers defeated Brookfield East 52-51 at home on Dec. 10 and Delavan-Darien on the road 61-50 last Thursday. […]
An author’s tale
Walworth resident writes book for a cause By Alexandrea Dahlstrom SLN STAFF ‘“Santa called God and said, “I am finished with the Meeker family and on my way home to the North Pole.” “Thank you Santa, I will send you the names and addresses of next year’s families […]
Girls lose two despite strong showing
By Jennifer Cesarz CORRESPONDENT Despite losing two Southern Lakes Conference games last week, the Delavan-Darien High School girls’ basketball team showed signs of improvement and had chances to win both games. The Comets fell to Elkhorn 55-37 on Dec. 11 and then lost to Waterford, 43-35 on Friday. Against Elkhorn, […]
Boys lose to Monona Grove, Badger
By Jennifer Cesarz CORRESPONDENT Playing one of its best weeks of basketball this season, the Delavan-Darien High School boys’ basketball team still fell short, losing to Monona Grove 57-51 and Lake Geneva Badger 61-50. “Both games stood within reach of the Comets last week,” D-DHS head coach Bob Beighton said. […]
Council votes to let people choose alderman’s replacement
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Delavan Common Council voted unanimously last week not to fill the vacancy created on the council when former alderman Dave Kilkenny resigned Nov. 12. The council had voted Nov. 20 to advertise the vacancy, and then listen to interested candidates and potentially fill the […]
Council unhappy with sewer rate increase
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Delavan Common Council intended to send a message to the Walworth County Metropolitan Sewerage District by not approving its rate increases but realized the move would drain the city water utility’s fund balance. Every member of the council opposed WalCoMet’s rate hike set to […]
DNR wants state parks open to hunting and trapping
By Bob Peryea Correspondent The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has sent its recommendations for hunting and trapping on Wisconsin state parks to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) for approval. The opening of state parks is a significant part of the Sporting Heritage Act (Act 168) passed by the legislature […]
‘It’s all about touching people’s lives’
Jail chaplain uses his life experiences and religious faith to help others By John Koski SLN Staff It’s an address few want to claim – 1770 County Road NN, Elkhorn – but for those who reside there, the choice wasn’t theirs, the courts made the decision for them. It is […]
