Area nursing homes battle COVID-19 on the front lines By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff While much is still not known about COVID-19, one of the things medical experts agree on is that the elderly and those with serious pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease, asthma and diabetes are at […]
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Foundation takes ownership of Yerkes
The University of Chicago recently transferred ownership of Yerkes Observatory and related property to the Yerkes Future Foundation. Leaders from the university and foundation discussed terms of the agreement in at a Village of Williams Bay Plan Commission meeting in March. The agreement reflects the commitment of both groups to […]
Rumors fly as new town hall is considered
Petition circulated to hold electors-set annual meeting By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Town Board is looking at constructing a new 17,000 square-foot, $4 million to $4.5 million town hall, but Town Chairman Joe Klarkowski wants the public to know the project is still in the planning stages […]
Cork pull to benefit United Way
Lake Geneva Country Meats and the United Way of Walworth County are teaming up for a socially distant cork pull to benefit United Way. “Donate $20 to United Way of Walworth County, and you’ll get to select a cork from our socially distanced cork table,” a press release about the […]
Dinner to go
Drive-up community meal set for Saturday The East Troy Community Center has organized another drive-up community meal beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Gus’s Drive-In, 3131 Main St., East Troy. The family meal, which is sponsored by the Community Center along with area churches, businesses and organizations, will […]
Old World Wisconsin highlighted on Discover Wisconsin
Outdoor museum named a 2020 Choice Destination Discover Wisconsin will be shining the spotlight on Old World Wisconsin in an upcoming episode. The episode premieres Saturday, May 23. at 6:30 p.m. on WKOW TV 27 and Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. on WITI TV 6. The episode is available […]
State parks to adjust operations beginning Memorial Day weekend
State parks to lengthen hours, reopen select restrooms and extend campground closures In accordance with public health guidelines and safety recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is modifying current operations to maintain the safest environment for visitors and staff. All Wisconsin state park system properties will return to regular […]
Collecting for a cause
At the “Help Us Help Others” fundraiser last Saturday, volunteers, including staff from Noble and Erie Insurance agencies, spend time outside Piggly Wiggly in Delavan to collect monetary donations for pre-bagged grocery vouchers given out to Delavan-Darien School District students. From the left: Mayor Ryan Schroeder, Frank Cangelosi, Doris Cangelosi, […]
WUSD going virtual for graduation, summer school
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As precautionary measures against the coronavirus spill over into the summer months, Whitewater Unified School District officials have opted to go virtual for two rituals that are synonymous with warm weather. The Whitewater Unified School Board on May 4 voted unanimously in favor of holding a […]
Lots of smiles
Many families of Tibbets Elementary School students made their way through the parking lot at the school May 7 for a reverse parade so the students and school staff, including art teacher Mrs. Erin Heiser (above) could see each other. The teachers held signs of encouragement, many wore Tibbets […]
