Funds raised will help build an addition to the resource center By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Walworth County Historical Society recently announced a major capital campaign to raise funds to build a 2,500 square foot addition to the 20-year-old facility at the Doris M. Reinke Resource Center on Washington […]
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County adopts CDC quarantine guidelines
Consistent with Centers for Disease Control the and Wisconsin Department of Health Services guidance, the Walworth County Division of Public Health continues to recommend a 14-day quarantine as the safest option to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. However, public health officials are also now supporting two options […]
Telling the story
Fontana Community Church’s EPIC Youth Group put on a Christmas nativity scene recently, from the left: Clayton Flies, Eli Laing, Jacob Laing, Brooklyn Flies (Mary), Logan McHugh (Joseph), Declan McHugh and Joshua Lebaron (angel.) It featured a one-way drive-thru with signs telling the Bible story along the path, marked with […]
Seasonal sounds
Elkhorn Area High School choirs and bands recently held annual holiday concerts at the school. Though they had a different look this year, from the students wearing masks to social distancing guidelines being observed where necessary, guests report it was great to be able to hear them show off their […]
Spreading joy
COVID-19 led to some changes to Delavan-Darien’s Shop with a Cop program but organizers said overwhelming support made it a great success, as Christmas gifts were provided to 50 children in 24 families. Police department and Delavan-Darien School District staff and volunteers did the shopping and wrapping and, on Dec. […]
Special stop
The Walworth Fire Department and Big Foot High School FFA Chapter teamed up to host a special meeting with Santa Dec. 12. Hayes Hinzpeter, 2, could hardly contain her excitement about meeting and take a photo with Santa and captain J. Rowland. See more photos in the Dec. 25 Times/Reporter. (Penny […]
Helping kids build homes, learn skills
Elkhorn YouthBuild seeks to foster growth while assisting families By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent One of the programs at the Career and College Academy seeks to not only build homes for area families in need, but also help local students experience the construction process thanks to partnerships with seasoned professionals. According […]
Special delivery
The Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness, Friends of WAFC and the Whitewater Optimist Club ushered in the holidays with a drive-thru Santa event on Dec. 5. The event offered an opportunity to drive-thru and see festive lights and holiday characters while also encouraging food donations for food pantries. Guests also received […]
‘People have been very kind’
Community steps up for Elkhorn Food Pantry By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Jeanie Raidl has been a staple at the Elkhorn Food Pantry for years and said in spite of the challenges the pandemic has brought, people have stepped up to help the organization. “It was tough for a while […]
Iconic Delavan store to close its doors
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Bradley’s Department Store in Delavan has been celebrating its 168th anniversary this year. Sadly, it will not make it to 169 years. Owner Lois Stritt, who has owned it for 10 years, is closing the store at the end of the month. Stritt proudly displayed […]
