Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Thursday, November 14, 2024
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Jennifer and Ryan Hellpap of Delavan, were scheduled to arrive in Kenya, Africa, on Tuesday ready to begin serving the Peace Corps on a 27-month humanitarian mission. Both have a history of volunteering their time, but this experience will be a full-time proposition until it […]
By Vicky Wedig EDITOR A storm Thursday night caused tornado-like damage in a path across Delavan, downing a barn and trees. Delavan’s 911 center received more than 45 reports of downed trees and power lines before 8 p.m. Trees were uprooted and 15 locations reported structural damage, according to Delavan […]
Restaurant will move to former Mitch’s Prime Time Steak House location By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Area fans of The Grist Mill will likely have to make other dinner plans June 30, though Troy Strand, who owns the restaurant along side his wife Kate, assures customers not to worry, breakfast […]
Education leader congratulates school’s culinary arts program By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Tony Evers visited Lake Geneva Badger High School on May 30 to congratulate Badger’s national champion ProStart culinary arts team and tour the school. “What an honor,” Evers said of the national […]
2013 grad known for compassion, determination By Vicky Wedig EDITOR Graduation times three will be the case in the Kort house this year. All three of Chad and Kathy Kort’s children – Ashley, Alyssa and Alexandra Kort – will graduate. Ashley Kort received her master’s degree in speech pathology from […]
East Troy girls win state track title, set relay record By David Paulsen Correspondent Winning the first East Troy High School state title since the mid-1980s, the Trojan girls track and field squad captured the Division 2 state title at the WIAA State Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday. […]
Family honors East Troy vet’s memory with memorial trip By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Jim Bottoni lived his life full of love for family, country, community and the freedom of the open road. A year after his death, those who knew him best are making sure that love lives on […]
Town of Delavan resident Nancy Coglianese explains the significance of the soldier statue, which was placed in Community Park last week and dedicated at Monday’s Memorial Day observance. U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Craig Lodahl speaks at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at Spring Grove Cemetery. Lodahl […]
Funeral arrangements have been set for Thursday for a Twin Lakes police lieutenant who was killed in a two-car crash while off duty on May 25. Family and friends will pay tribute to Lt. Jeffrey C. Kreft, 36, of East Troy during a visitation from 3-7 p.m. at Brooklife Church, […]
2013 Deputy of the Year honored for work to keep teen drivers safe By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff After working quietly behind the scenes for the past two years on a project he’s passionate about, a Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy finally got a moment in the spotlight. Deputy Dan Nelson […]
