By Tracy Ouellette Editor East Troy’s Gerald Zess was one of the area veterans who took part in the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 24. According to its website, the Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. They transport […]
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Discover Whitewater Series distributes $26,000 to charities
The Greater Whitewater Committee’s third annual Discover Whitewater Series that took place on Sept. 20 featured a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K and W3’s Fit Kid Shuffle through the beautiful City of Whitewater. The Discover Whitewater Series Planning Committee was joined by 716 participants, 82 sponsors and more than […]
Walker unveils Dementia Friendly Toolkit in Lake Geneva
Initiative helps employers accommodate workers who care for family members On Oct. 23, Gov. Scott Walker and Department of Health Services Secretary Kitty Rhoades visited the Primex family of companies in Lake Geneva to unveil the latest initiative in the Dementia-Capable Wisconsin program. The Dementia-Friendly Employers Tool Kit is designed […]
Family still displaced after fire
Couple and six kids anxious to ‘go home and put this behind us’ By Vicky Wedig Editor A Delavan family displaced by a house fire Oct. 17 remained at a local hotel Monday and is anxious to get back home. Amber (Square) Kroncke and Roy Durham and five of their […]
Bell ringers needed for Red Kettle Campaign
Salvation Army to collect donations at Walmart, Sentry, Piggly Wiggly and Shopko stores in county By Vicky Wedig Editor The Salvation Army needs volunteers to ring bells for its Red Kettle Campaign that begins Nov. 21 and runs through Dec. 24. Bell ringers are needed at four locations in Delavan […]
Bethel House requests help
Fundraising efforts underway to increase housing for homeless By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After losing three of its six housing units, leaders of the Whitewater-based nonprofit Bethel House are in the midst of a vigorous fundraising appeal as the need to serve persons at or on the verge of homelessness continues in the […]
Innovation Center surpasses expectations
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a rocket-fueled launch, leaders of the Whitewater Innovation Center and Technology Park are hoping to take the development’s success to newer heights in the road ahead. Mark Johnson, director of the center, delivered a report on the three-year-old facility’s status at a Common Council meeting […]
County’s budget turns focus to capital plan
Renovations to health and human services, public works and heath care center among capital plan projects slated for upcoming years By Kellen Olshefski Editor The 2016 Walworth County Finance Committee’s preliminary budget, which includes several large capital projects, was presented last Thursday evening during a public budget hearing. Walworth County […]
Grand ballroom dance slated for Saturday
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Grand Ballroom Dance, sponsored by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation District, is slated to kick off at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday in the Elkhorn Area High School Varsity Gym. Richard Travis of the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation District said the event has the opportunity […]
Council approves financing and bidding for water treatment plant
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor Monday night of looking at two financing options for the northeast water treatment plant project, as well as authorizing the project to be advertised for bids. At the Oct. 26 Finance and Judicial Committee meeting City […]