Photo gallery: 'We are strong together.' Messages from downtown Lake Geneva
It seems nearly every business or organization in downtown Lake Geneva has a sign posted regarding the coronavirus. Here is a gallery of signs displayed March 25 offering messages of anxiety, encouragement, disappointment and hope.
Lake Geneva Public Libary
Geneva Theater
Fat Cat's tavern
Oakfire restaurant
Oakfire restaurant in downtown Lake Geneva is among the businesses impacted by the coronavirus and the state's efforts to control the spread of the virus by limiting public access.
Fancy Fair Mall
Fancy Fair Mall in downtown Lake Geneva displays a sign that has become typical among storefronts locally since the coronavirus outbreak closed down many businesses in the region.
Torcaso's Shoe Repair
Frank's Original hot dogs
Jasmine Salon & Spa
A sign is posted at Jasmine Salon & Spa, one of several downtown Lake Geneva businesses that have closed to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Post Office
Bangles and Bags
Starbucks
A Starbucks coffee shop is among many businesses in downtown Lake Geneva that have closed their doors or changed operations to control the spread of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion
Clear Water Outdoor
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Allison Wonderland
The closure of many businesses in Lake Geneva and elsewhere during the coronavirus outbreak has contributed to a sharp increase in unemployment in Wisconsin.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Sabai Sabai restaurant
Delaney Street Mercantile
Horticultural Hall
Heart & Sol Cafe
Landmark Center
Cold Stone Creamery
Lake Geneva Harley-Davidson
Wisconsin Precious Metals Refining Service
Lake-Aire Restaurant
Yogeeze Frozen Yogurt
Geneva Gifts
Lake Geneva Opticians
Popeye's on Lake Geneva
Bangles and Bags
To the editor:
An employee at a Kenosha grocery store has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to a message to customers on social media.
In his letter to the editor, Paul McGraw states the COVID-19 model has been wrong from the beginning.
Until May 31, people can visit the Lake Geneva Bird City Facebook page to check out bird watching kits from the Lake Geneva Public Library and engage in some virtual bird watching.
Wisconsin law says people can certify they are indefinitely confined due to “age, illness, infirmity or disability," but the memo clarifies the state's stay at home order "does not render all Wisconsin residents indefinitely confined."
A Pleasant Prairie couple that has been battling COVID-19 at home since March 15 said they are proof that the virus does not discriminate.
Lakewood School in Twin Lakes will move to a non-traditional school calendar beginning next fall, district administrator Christine Anderson announced last week.
Commentary: With changes, golf courses should be allowed to open in Wisconsin as soon as possible.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Walworth County has jumped to 14 — more than double the previous count.
A suspected shoplifter at a Walmart store in Lake Geneva returned to the store and set fire to a car belonging to the employee who reported hi…
The clarification comes after days of confusion for several Dane County churches who reported receiving conflicting information from state and local officials on whether such services are allowed.
Wisconsin’s testing capacity for COVID-19 is up nearly six-fold from three weeks ago, but some people with symptoms who want a test say they’re still not able to be tested.
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – along with 18 other statewide business associations and 33 local chambers of commerce – sent a letter to Gov. Tony Evers Thursday calling on his administration to put together a plan that allows the state’s economy to get moving again – starting on April 24.
Walworth County has reported its first three deaths from the coronavirus outbreak, as the number of local cases of the virus surges to 45.
WILLIAMS BAY – A water drainage project in Lions Park will help reduce standing water that has historically caused problems for people trying …
MADISON — Wisconsin’s jobless rate has skyrocketed to nearly 27% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the state’s shuttering of thousands of busi…
“This is definitely something our family never thought would happen to us,” his mother said. She said that her son's obituary included information about how Biddle died from coronavirus because most people, especially young people, don’t think this could happen to them.
The Kenosha City Council urged state legislators to remove a requirement for first responders who contract COVID-19 while on the job in order to be eligible for workers compensation benefits.
It’s unclear where that help will come from after the Small Business Administration announced Thursday that all of the $349 billion authorized by Congress last month is spoken for, and the agency is no longer accepting applications.
Wisconsin has increased its COVID-19 testing capacity more than five-fold in the past five weeks and is adding more resources.
The effort, inspired by a proposal from GOP Sen. Chris Kapenga, would reopen businesses starting May 4.
WILLIAMS BAY — Richard Hamlin, president of George Williams College from 1961 to 1983, is being remembered for a lifetime spent dedicated to e…
FONTANA — With the Fontana Parent Teacher Organization unable to conduct normal fundraisers because of the coronavirus, the group has partnere…
Paid parking in downtown Lake Geneva could resume this week, but parking rates will remain the same — at least for now.
KENOSHA — You might need a scorecard these days to follow the “turns of the dial” announced by Gov. Tony Evers in reopening the state’s economy.
Opinion: The Lake Geneva City Council is right to press the pause button on parking rate increase.
It could be “last call” soon for Lake Geneva’s new system of awarding liquor licenses to businesses.
For the second time, Lake Geneva aldermen today voted against requiring face masks in the community to control the spread of the coronavirus.
DELAVAN — Free coronavirus tests are available Thursday and Friday this week at Phoenix Middle School in Delavan.
