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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Sam Weller, a scholar and authorized biographer of writer Ray Bradbury will participate in two local events as part of this year’s Big Read program. Weller became friends with Bradbury before the author died last year. His biography of the science fiction writer, “The Bradbury Chronicles,” was published in 2006. […]
Tax cut will be applied to December tax bills By Tyler Lamb Editor A new law focused on reducing school property taxes could mean a savings of $10 to $12 for an owner of a $100,000 homes in most of Walworth County. The estimated savings on December tax bills were […]
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Easing into the holiday season, an area farm is taking an Elkhorn Christmas tradition to new grounds. The Stallman Farmstead, located off of Highway ES, will be the first of the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Cards to feature a scene located outside […]
The winners for the Geneva Lake Art Association’s fall exhibit, “Through My Eyes – the People’s Choice” have been decided. Visitors to the exhibit voted for their favorite works of art in seven categories. Voting ended Sept. 23, and awards were presented at the association’s annual meeting Sept. 26. The […]
Halloween activities will begin this weekend in the Town of Darien and continue in Delavan and Darien on Oct. 31. City of Delavan The City of Delavan will host trick or treating from 4 to 6 p.m. Halloween day, Oct. 31. A parade from the Post Office, 335 E. […]
Deadline to apply for free work is Oct. 31By Tracy Ouellette Editor James R. Taylor & Sons Inc., of East Troy, is offering a new, no-cost roof to one lucky Walworth County military veteran. “We just wanted to do something for the veterans that are all doing so much for […]
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer For one Elkhorn resident, an interest in history led to a spark of inspiration to piece together a film about a school he’s passionate about: Tibbets Elementary. Jeff Rosendahl, president of the Tibbets Elementary Parent Teacher Association, began his project approximately a year ago to […]
East Troy Electric Railroad celebrates Halloween The East Troy Electric Railroad will host Tracks and Treats during Halloween weekend, a celebration of the hallowed holiday featuring costumed train operators, conductors and depot personal. Children who display the Halloween spirit by arriving in costume will ride the rails for free and […]
The Village of East Troy Police Department, 2015 Energy Dr., is holding its annual drug take back from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. In conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration and TEAM ETC. the department will collect unwanted, expired, unused and/or potentially dangerous prescription drugs to […]
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer A 59-year-old Eagle woman was hospitalized after an Oct. 5 collision with an East Troy Electric Railroad car at the Byrnes Street railroad crossing. According to a police report from the Village of East Troy Police Department, shortly after 3 p.m. a train from the […]
