Darien considers proposals from law enforcement agencies By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan could provide police services to the Village of Darien for a $43,000 savings with one squad car dedicated to the village. The city presented a proposal Thursday solicited by the village for providing 24-hour […]
Sports & Other News
Tour of local homes promises inspiration and holiday spirit
By Chelsey Hinsenkamp SLN Staff Walking into Sue Zimmerman’s quaint bungalow-style home, visitors are greeted with country style and warmth in a cozy setting. Arched doorways and well thought out décor adds to the charm of the classic, welcoming home. Zimmerman’s comfortable cottage at 290 N. Washington St., is […]
Dixon named most outstanding senior running back
Wisconsin Sports Network and WisSports.net recently named Big Foot’s Mason Dixon as the 2012 recipient of the Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch Award as the most outstanding senior running back in Wisconsin, part of the WSN Senior Football Awards. Dixon has been extremely productive since starting as a sophomore, despite sharing time […]
On to state!
Easily predicted matchup makes for a tough-to-guess outcome for the Chiefs By Dan Truttschel Correspondent When the WIAA football playoff pairings were released a little more than a month ago and Big Foot was in Division 4, many fans could guess at what two teams would meet for the title […]
Manufacturing job fair set Nov. 28
Job Seekers interested in manufacturing work are invited to attend Walworth County Manufacturing Job Fair 2012 on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Gateway Technical College, 400 County Road H, in Room #112 in the South Building. Sponsored by the Walworth County Job Center, the fair is free to jobseekers and will […]
Bay takes first steps toward building new school
By Bob Peryea Correspondent The Williams Bay School Board has begun steps to build a new elementary school in the Village. The new school is expected to serve approximately 450 to 475 students at a time. Accordong to Vance Dalzin, the District Administrator, there is a future growth study being […]
Sharon man allegedly stole tools from barn
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 27 for a Sharon man charged with burglarizing a barn in the Town of Walworth. Corey W. Shumak, 34, was charged Oct. 31 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling and obstructing an officer. According to the criminal […]
Fort Atkinson man suffers multiple injuries in crash
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash that shut down Highway 12 near Indian Mound Parkway in Whitewater for several hours early Tuesday morning. David L. Wegner, 54, of Fort Atkinson, suffered multiple injuries and was transported by Flight for Life to an area hospital following the […]
WSD beats Missouri 60-28
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Wisconsin School for the Deaf football team concluded its season with a 60-28 homecoming win over Missouri School for the Deaf. The Firebirds finished their season with a 3-5 record, getting their wins over Missouri, Iowa School for the Deaf and Kansas School for the […]
Badgers fall to the Cardinals in semi-final
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Lake Geneva Badger football team made history this season but fell just short of making its first appearance in the WIAA Division 1 State Championship game in Madison. Badger made it to the state semi-final round, Level 4 of the playoffs, for the first […]
