The Village of Walworth’s Interested Citizens Committee will host a meet-and-greet in the Walworth Village Square at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. The committee, which has been in existence for six or seven years, consists of retired residents who are interested in village, county and state government. Interested Citizens […]
Month: June 2020
Wisconsin School for the Deaf celebrates grads
Two students from this area among the Class of 2020 By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Wisconsin School for the Deaf had nine graduating seniors this year. The residential school for students 3 to 21 years old who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind from throughout the state of […]
JULIA STARK
Julia (Kozlowski) Stark, 62, passed away on June 20, 2020, at Hospice Alliance. She was born in Baraboo, on Oct. 24, 1957, to the late Clarence and Loretta Kozlowski. Julia was a 1976 graduate of Whitewater High School. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and […]
JAY STEVEN TUINSTRA
Jay Steven Tuinstra, 54, lost his battle with cancer on June 8, 2020. He was born to John and Audrey Tuinstra of Whitewater on July 4, 1965. While he lived most of his life in Whitewater, for the last 16 years he had resided in Madison and was most recently […]
STEVEN V. ZAGORSKI
Steven Vincent Zagorski, 61, passed away peacefully June 20, 2020, at Froedtert Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born Nov. 22, 1958, to the late Frank and Marion (Memmel) Zagorski. Steve worked 40-plus years as a machinist (CNC programmer). He liked problem solving, playing poker, football games, […]
Council to reconsider domestic abuse shelter
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Elkhorn Common Council has scheduled a special meeting to reconsider New Beginnings’ application for a conditional use permit to open expanded program offices and a small domestic violence shelter in a former medical building at 20 N. Church St. The building will be donated […]
Support for Firefighters’ Street Dance appreciated
Despite cancellation, fire chief shares details on event history By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent While COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of what would have been the 50th annual Elkhorn Area Fire Department Firefighters’ Street Dance, organizers said the long, rich history of the event is one that still deserves to be […]
Fire/EMS referendum under consideration
It would serve the Darien, Sharon and Walworth communities By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A presentation last week offered details about a proposed joint Fire/EMS contracted service agreement with five other municipalities that could provide each with better more reliable service. It was presented at the June 15 Darien Village […]
Arts Council announces scholarship winners
For 52 years, the Walworth County Arts Council has been supporting access to the arts for county citizens of all ages. A primary mission of the Council is to provide educational opportunities in the arts. Each year it offers competitive $1,000 scholarships in the areas of visual arts, music, dance […]
BREAKING: Crews on scene of fire
Multiple departments are currently on the scene of a structure fire in the Sunset Meadows complex on Faryl Avenue in the City of Delavan. It appears as if multiple units within the 714 building have been damaged. The cause of the fire, which began earlier this morning, is unknown at […]
