The Republican Party of Walworth County was recognized with the Wisconsin Award May 18 and as one of the top five counties in the state for 2018 at the State Convention of the Republican Party of Wisconsin in Oshkosh. The RPWC was also selected by the State Party Development Committee […]
Month: May 2019
LOIS ANN NYMAN
Lois Ann Nyman (Zimmerman), 93, of Whitewater, passed away May 23, 2019, at Fairhaven in Whitewater. She was born March 23, 1926, in New Glarus, the daughter of the late John C. and Anna Katharina “Katie” (Zweifel) Zimmerman. She married Lyle D. Nyman on Jan. 15, 1947, at St. Mark’s […]
Special ceremony
In honor of the addition of 200 more names to the Veterans Memorial in Sharon, American Legion Post 130 held a rededication ceremony May 18. There, members of the Legion Auxiliary (above) led those present in the singing of the National Anthem. The ceremony featured several guest speakers including […]
Residents can weigh-in on childcare center
Delavan-Darien school district to hold special meeting to approve lease By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board voted on May 13 to hold a special meeting on May 29 at 7 p.m. to allow residents of the district to vote on a lease agreement with Kristen and Marc […]
Kikkoman goes beyond the kitchen
Joint venture leads to launch of products for skateboard enthusiasts By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Jim Romenesko, a retired journalist from Evanston, Ill. who grew up in Walworth, recently made a surprising discovery about Kikkoman Foods, which is known for its soy sauce and also makes a variety of other […]
Annual ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign underway
To enhance public safety, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are patrolling in greater numbers and for longer hours, watching for unbuckled motorists. With another busy travel season getting underway, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are teaming up to send motorists an important safety message: buckle up – every seat, every […]
Elkhorn to be featured on Discover Wisconsin
A premier showing of ‘Postcard Perfect’ will be held June 4 By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Prior to the official airing of an upcoming episode of Discover Wisconsin that will feature Elkhorn – titled “Postcard Perfect” – a premier showing will be held at Elkhorn Area High School. “The premier […]
Girls track wins regional title, boys finish fourth
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The WIAA Division 2 boys and girls track and field sectional Thursday at East Troy is going to feel a lot like a home meet for the Trojans. Following Monday’s regional at Beloit Turner, both East Troy squads sent a slew of athletes to the next […]
Farm Crawl builds on last year’s success
Three small-scale farms will again join forces to bring attention to their unique products and “hyper-local” proximity to one another. The first year brought larger numbers of visitors than expected, so the group will host the “Crawl” again on Saturday. All three farms will be open to visitors, and there […]
Palmyra Eagle Community Band opens season
It began as a gift to Mrs. Lincoln. Today it is a background prop for selling car insurance. The Statue of Liberty stands as “The lamp beside the golden door” as it welcomes all to “the last best hope on earth.” The generations that came through Ellis Island saw this […]
