Lake Geneva Regional News
WILLIAMS BAY â As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, crews were still out on Geneva Lake searching for a man in his 20s who had not been seen since he went under water around 3:30 p.m.
The man, who is approximately 22-years-old was out tubing on the lake when he fell off the tube and went under water, according to Tom Hausner commander of the Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency.
He was wearing a life jacket at the time, but the life jacket came off during the incident, Hausner said.
After the call came in agencies from Wisconsin and Illinois quickly responded, with as many as 150 responders on scene, Hausner said.
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Over Fatherâs Day weekend and into that following Monday, four youths were pulled from Lake Michigan and did not survive, three along Wisconsinâs southern shore in Racine and one on Indianaâs south shores in Michigan City.
Another was also pulled from the water along Michigan Cityâs beach that weekend and was last reported on life support.
The unpredictability of a powerful body of water like Lake Michigan â the deadliest of the Great Lakes â is what is blamed for these recent tragedies.
At least 11 people have drowned in Lake Michigan in May and June of this year, bringing Lake Michigan water-safety and education to the forefront of public conversation, according to statistics maintained by the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.
Greskoviak
âWe are short three waitresses, two drivers, two dishwashers, a pizza cook and kitchen help,â said Robert Greskoviak, owner of the Villa âD Carlo restaurant along Kenoshaâs lakefront.
While more businesses in southeastern Wisconsin reopen their doors and expand operations as the pandemic wanes, âHelp Wantedâ signs are cropping up like spring dandelions. Many employers say they are finding it more difficult than ever to find workers.
Evers
âEveryplace across the state this is an issue. There is no question: There is a shortage of workers,â said Gov. Tony Evers during a Monday afternoon Zoom interview.
At Cree Lighting in Racine, as of Friday, there were 60 open jobs on the assembly floor and another couple dozen professional jobs open. Those positions are filling up slower than ever.
While more businesses reopen their doors and expand operations as the pandemic wanes, “Help Wanted” signs are cropping up like spring dandelions. Many employers say they are finding it more