Walworth County 4-H recently announced its new Cloverbuds at Home program. The program is designed for any county youth, kindergarten through second grade, and provides an opportunity for kids to learn more about 4-H while having fun and exploring different areas of interest. When registering for Cloverbuds at Home, parents […]

Corn maze, haunted hayrides among area’s offerings Pearce’s Farm Stand in Walworth is, once again, offering its corn maze for kids of all ages to enjoy this autumn. Admission to the corn maze is $8 for adults and $6 for kids age 5 to 12. The 12-acre maze is open […]

By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer With the coronavirus pandemic still raging through the country and cases rising rapidly in the Midwest, area shops are finding new ways to attract customers and keep them safe. Karin Bennette, owner of Cornerstone Shop and Gallery in Lake Geneva, said the biggest advantage she […]

Hundreds of walkers from across the area participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Walworth County. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, participants walked as individuals and small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Walworth County Sept. 19 to ensure the health and safety for all involved in […]

Remaining funds to be transferred to Capital Projects account By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its Sept. 17 meeting, the Walworth County Finance Committee voted in favor of recommending the approval of a resolution authorizing the closure of Highway Project CTH B and transferring the remaining budgeted funds to the Road […]

The Republican Party of Walworth County organized a Trump Boat Parade on Geneva Lake that took place Sept. 6. It began with participants meeting near The Abbey Harbor and Fontana Beach mid afternoon and traveling around the lake. In addition to many boats displaying Trump 2020 and other flags people […]

Volunteers key to ongoing progress of Bloomfield home By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer With everything that has been going on in the world the past several months, the leaders behind a project taking place in Walworth County said they’re excited to be able to shed some light on the progress. […]

The already highly acclaimed agriscience program at Badger High School has now been recognized as one of the best in the nation as it was named the Outstanding Secondary Agriculture Education program by the National Association of Agriculture Educators for Region III which encompasses the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, […]

Innovative patrol vehicles help ensure safety while social distancing The Town of Linn Police Department recently enlisted Adorama Business Solutions, a technology resource for corporate, educational, and government institutions, to help purchase and incorporate drone technology into its equipment arsenal as part of its mission to ensure public safety. A […]

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Walworth County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 19. The walk continues, but instead of hosting a large gathering, the association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in […]