By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Village of Darien board approved a full revaluation of village property on Aug. 22. The work will be done in 2023 by Associated Appraisal at a cost just over $39,000. Administrator Lindsey Peterson said the village last went through revaluation was in […]
Author: Jennifer Eisenbart
County fair good time to ‘bee happy’
By Jennifer Eisenbart STAFF WRITER It may not be the oldest county fair in the state of Wisconsin, but the Walworth County Fair certainly has a bee in its bonnet this year to show it’s been around almost as long. The 173rd Walworth County Fair started Wednesday and […]
People charged in meth ring to appear in court
Eleven people charged with trafficking and delivering more than 500 grams of methamphetamine throughout Walworth County are scheduled to appear in court between now and Oct. 25. Frederick M. Taylor, 46, of Burlington, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Sept. 19. Sean M. Mason, 45, of Red Granite […]
New developments coming to Delavan
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Common Council approved several actions on Aug. 16 that will pave the way for several new developments to begin in the City of Delavan. The largest development is a proposed new apartment complex at the intersection of Phoenix Street and Faryl Ave. […]
Foreigner stands the test of time
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR For Foreigner keyboardist Michael Bluestein, the work of the band – a group that has remained relevant from the 1970s until now – survives because of its music. “This is music that continues to resonate with people,” he explained. “It’s become part of the […]
High school choir to open for Foreigner at County Fair
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Matthew Remus, choir director at Elkhorn Area High School, is starting his ninth year at Elkhorn and it’s fair to say he and his choirs have never kicked the school year off like they will Sept. 4. The group, comprised of summer music students […]
Meat Animal Sale caps off a year of learning for local youth
About 175 Walworth County 4-H and FFA members will participate in the Walworth County Fair Meat Animal Sale Friday, Sept. 2. For many, this activity will serve as the climax of a multi-faceted, yearlong beef, sheep, or swine market animal project experience. At a minimum, this year’s project […]
Reaching out: School District asks for feedback
By Tracy Ouellette EDITOR The East Troy Community School District has been surveying parents, student and staff to get feedback on how the district is doing and where improvement can be made. The district sent out a family survey in July asking for information on a wide variety […]
Sister hopes to provide support for terminally ill Sarah Jennison
By Jennifer Eisenbart STAFF WRITER When Delavan’s Sarah Jennison was first diagnosed with chordoma 10 years ago, she resolved to fight the rare cancer as long as she could for her two children. A single mother, she went through multiple surgeries and chemotherapy as well as immunotherapy and […]
Toddler playground equipment to be installed at Tasch Park
By Kellen Olshefski CORRESPONDENT At its meeting Monday, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving the use of park impact fees to cover the costs of freight and installation of a new toddler-sized playground at Tasch Park. According to a memo provided to […]
