Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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 […]
Tourism sites join forces for winter clothing campaign By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff The Wisconsin Department of Tourism kicked off a campaign last week to help struggling families get winter ready and a host of local tourism sites are joining the warm and fuzzy effort. The Department’s “The Big Bundle […]
PHOTO BY Jenny Klopfer The handmade stockings are located in The Forum of the Grand Geneva. The stockings will be displayed until Dec. 29 when they will be auctioned off. All proceeds will go to the United Way of Walworth County. The resort also features handmade gingerbread house contest. Hotel […]
By Karen M. Bullock CORRESPONDENT Ten local students were chosen for Genoa City Police & Rescue’s Shop with a Hero Program. Five students were each selected by their teachers. The children were chosen because for positive behavior including showing kindness. The students met at Wayne’s Pizza in Genoa City […]
The Delavan-Darien High School string choir members senior Rachel Riggs (from left), 17, sophomore Vanessa Hernandez, 16, junior Alina Moreno, 17, senior Kylie Bliss, 17, sophomore Aaron Wojciechowski, 15, and junior Haylie Rogers, 16, perform before Aurora Lakeland Medical Center’s Love Lite ceremony Dec. 6. The Love Lite program allows […]
Beehives help two boys become successful entrepreneurs at an early age By John Koski SLN Staff When it came to Christmas gifts last year, Charles Ketchpaw, 8, of Elkhorn, and Christian Anderson, 9, of Walworth, weren’t interested in the latest, hottest video game console or a bright, shiny new bicycle. […]
With the arrival of the holiday season, comes the return of The Dance Factory performance of “The Nutcracker” at UW-Whitewater’s Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St. A cast of talented local dancers in radiant costumes will bring this festive classic to life on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 and 7 […]
Iconic Fontana frog gets refurbished By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After years of neglect, it seemed all but certain an iconic 14-foot frog structure along Highway 67 was about to croak. But the more than life-size replica in Fontana has since received a second lease on life, thanks to a few […]
From breakfast to do dinner and everything in between By Edwin Scherzer Correspondent There’s a new dining establishment in the ever-changing landscape of the downtown Elkhorn restaurant scene. Family Kitchen restaurant has been open for business just about the time most of us were putting away the leftover turkey. Judging […]
Santa and Mrs Claus wave to parade goers during the 31st annual Christmas Card Parade in Elkhorn Dec. 1. (Photo by John Koski)
