Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Big Foot boys secure another title after beating out Freedom Friday in the battle of the WIAA Division 4 state semifinal contest at West Bend High School. With the 45-22 win, the team will make its third trip to Camp Randall Thursday. (Photo by Dave Baker)
The Walworth County Fire Chief’s Association recently honored East Troy’s Rescue Captain for his 30 years of service. Captain Dick Maass was named 2012 EMS Officer of the Year at the annual awards ceremony for Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 103, Walworth County’s Fire Chiefs Association, held Oct. 7 […]
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A jury trial is scheduled for Feb. 11 and 12 for a Whitewater man charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Matthew W. VanderPluym, 18, appeared in court in custody Oct. 19 for a status conference in the case in which he is charged with […]
“You will see some talent in this game…It will be a great one to watch. Cinderella versus Big Foot.”- Big Foot coach Rodney Wedig By Dan Truttschel Correspondent As the 2012 season rolled along, it became abundantly clear that Big Foot senior Mason Dixon is one of the state’s […]
Fort HealthCare is hosting an indoor Diabetes Walk on Monday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort Memorial Hospital, 611 Sherman Ave. East, Fort Atkinson. Walkers should use the main entrance on Armenia Street, where the revolving doors are located. The event his being held in honor of Diabetes […]
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Something unexpected happened when the East Troy High School Drama Club began preparing for its upcoming production of “M*A*S*H,” which is based on the book that inspired the movie and hit television show. Co-director Debra Williamson said the play, which is set for Nov. […]
By Laura Humphrey Sports Correspondent It’s back to state for Elkhorn’s girls swim team. The Lady Elks finished fifth as a team at the sectional meet Saturday, with seven girls qualifying to compete at this Friday’s WIAA state meet in three individual events and two relays. “We had a great […]
“It is a way of inviting people of many faith traditions to pray, meditate or maybe just relax in whatever way satisfies their heart. Our Labyrinth is a gift from us to the whole community.” – Rev. Steve Capitelli By John Koski Correspondent A corn maze or child’s puzzle it […]
Four teens, ages 13-16, were arrested Tuesday after they invaded a Lake Geneva home, according to a press release from Lake Geneva Police Chief Michael S. Rasmussen. The Lake Geneva Police Department received a complaint of the home invasion in the 900 block of Marshall Street at 7:30 p.m. on […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The impending purchase of more than 169 acres of land adjacent to the Kettle Moraine State Forest has been viewed as a positive, a forestry official said this week. Paul Sandgren, forestry superintendent with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said the state agency’s purchase of […]
