Lake Geneva Regional News

December 02, 2009 | 10:15 AM Geneva — On Monday, Town Chairman Dan Lauderdale said the easy part's over and the hard part's just beginning. Full Story »

December 08, 2009 | 11:46 AM Monday afternoon around 4 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at McCullough's, 269 Broad St. Police still are searching for a white man, about 6-feet tall, weighing about 200 pounds, wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Full Story »

December 02, 2009 | 10:21 AM Alderman Mary Jo Fesenmaier called her return to the City Council Monday night "democracy restored." Alderman Tom Spellman said it's been a hurtful 77 days away as the Third District alderman. Full Story »

December 07, 2009 | 02:22 PM Delavan — A 31-year-old Lake Geneva man remains in custody in connection with a Saturday night stabbing and fire. Damen Leroy will appear in court tomorrow for his initial appearance. A bond was set over the weekend for $100,000. Full Story »

November 18, 2009 | 10:04 AM Regardless of what happens in the coming weeks at Lake Geneva City Hall or with the Geneva Township police situation, there are no winners to be found anywhere. Full Story »

December 02, 2009 | 10:12 AM Linn — Geneva Lake splits the town into two regions. South of the lake is the larger, more densely populated region, where all town services are located. Full Story »

December 02, 2009 | 10:11 AM Williams Bay — Fire Chief Doug Smith said Tuesday when he asked his fellow firefighters why they joined the Williams Bay Fire Department, they told him to protect the village and its residents. Full Story »

December 02, 2009 | 10:16 AM The council battle that has raged on for more than three months has finally ended. At about 9 a.m. Monday morning, Spyro "Speedo" Condos resigned from his appointed position as First District alderman and will seek the position in an April 2010, election. Full Story »

December 07, 2009 | 02:22 PM Delavan — A 31-year-old Lake Geneva man is remaines in custody in connection with a Saturday night stabbing and fire. Damen Leroy will appear in court tomorrow for his initial appearance. A bond was set over the weekend for $100,000. Full Story »

December 02, 2009 | 01:28 PM Elkhorn — A Delavan drug dealer who was caught with large quantities of cocaine and methampetamine was sentenced Nov. 30 to 12 years in prison. Full Story »

December 04, 2009 | 08:55 AM Lyons — Within a week, three people died in two separate traffic accidents. Full Story »

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Just wanted to thank all the participants in this years parade. It was great fun, and came off without a hitch. We had wonderful weather and were blessed with so many excited families braving the cold! Full Story »

November 24, 2009 | 10:23 AM Badger High School junior Cynthia Ovalle admits during the past two years, she thought school was boring. She often didn't do her homework and was on a path that probably wouldn't have led her to graduate. Full Story »

November 24, 2009 | 10:21 AM Bloomfield — On Nov. 16, it didn't take long for the Town Board to adopt its proposed 2010 budget of more than $2.62 million. Full Story »

December 05, 2009 | 03:27 AM Walworth — The Big Foot girls basketball team never seemed to hit its mark Friday night. In the first game of the season, the Lady Chiefs only managed one three-pointer and shot the ball poorly from outside in a 47-41 loss to Rock Valley North defending champ Jefferson. Full Story »

November 11, 2009 | 09:14 AM Geneva — When the time comes to dial 911, most people don't think about who's going to send them a bill for the help they need or how much it will cost. Full Story »

December 02, 2009 | 10:08 AM In a change jar, the silver usually is taken out and the copper is left behind. These days, a dropped penny stays on the ground. Full Story »

November 25, 2009 | 03:30 PM Lyons — An East Troy man and a Lyons woman were both found dead after their car hit a tree Wednesday at 12:43 a.m. Steven T. Schedler, 23, was driving a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Jennifer A. Weber, 29, was riding in the passenger seat. Full Story »

November 11, 2009 | 09:16 AM Genoa City — The cost of living goes up and people tighten their belts. That's why many people aren't starting any building projects. Full Story »

November 24, 2009 | 10:25 AM There will be at least two candidates in the recall election Dec. 22. Whether a third will enter the fray to make it a primary remained unknown as of late Monday night. Full Story »

December 02, 2009 | 09:58 AM For more than three months, everything has gone round and round, only to end up exactly where we were in August. Actually, city taxpayers may have a few less dollars, thanks to the attorney's fees, but the reality is nothing has changed at City Hall. Full Story »

November 24, 2009 | 10:06 AM Williams Bay — Thirteen municipalities already have accomplished a comprehensive plan in cooperative efforts with Walworth County. However, the village remains behind schedule to comply with the state's Smart Growth legislation, which currently must be done by 2010. Full Story »

November 30, 2009 | 04:20 PM Earlier this morning, Spyro "Speedo" Condos tendered his resignation to the City Council, which likely will allow an election for the First District seat in April 2010. Full Story »