Group claims resort illegally controls hotel, association board failed chance to gain power By Vicky Wedig Editor Depositions are being taken and a three-week trial is scheduled for June in a lawsuit Lake Lawn Resort condominium owners filed against current and former resort owners and the condominium association a year […]
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County Board delays vote on ordinances relating to park
County secures grant for White River parkland By Tyler Lamb Editor Citing concerns relating to state hunting regulations, the Walworth County Board of Supervisors voted 8-2 last week to refer a pair of ordinances back to committee. One ordinance would allow hunting and trapping at the proposed county park along […]
Beloved West Side teacher loses fight to cancer, inspires until the end
By Cathy Kozlowicz Contributor Even a week before lifelong Elkhorn resident and West Side fifth grade teacher, Kelly (Amidon) Butzen, 39, died of breast cancer on Oct. 9, she told her principal, Sara Stone, “I will be back.” Butzen had completed two rounds of radiation for her cancer, which […]
Elkhorn resident arrested on multiple counts of theft
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Elkhorn woman on Oct. 10 for multiple counts of theft. The Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division initiated an investigation after a business located in Hebron determined between 2010 and 2012 Kristin A Lauderdale, 38, had used her company credit card for personal and work […]
Bridge replacement to close County Highway H
County Highway H in the Town of Sugar Creek will be closed Oct. 21 to Oct. 25 while a bridge along the highway is replaced, according to a news release from the Walworth County Public Works Department. The bridge is located 1.5 miles south of the intersection with County Highway […]
Law enforcement to visit sex offenders on Halloween
During community scheduled trick-or-treat dates throughout Walworth County on Oct. 31, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and participating municipal police agencies and Probation and Parole agents will join forces for the fifth annual “Operation Trick or Treat” enforcement program. The cooperative effort between the Department of Corrections – Division of […]
Garden Club to have fish boil, barbecue
The Genoa City Garden Club will have a fish boil and barbecue chicken at Fitzgerald’s Octagon House from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children 5 to 11 years old and free for children 4 years old and younger. Carry-outs are available.
Tour of Homes to feature holiday themes
Houses in Delavan, Williams Bay, Geneva National to be showcased The Holiday Tour of Homes is expanding from one day to two this year. The event, which previously took place on Saturday, will include a Friday evening tour this year. It is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8 […]
Grants available for Walworth County residents
Eligible Walworth County residents can apply for Community Development Block Grant funding on October 15 to get help in making a down payment on a home, install accessibility improvements such as wheelchair ramps, or receive 0 percent deferred payment loans on low-and-moderate income homes. The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) […]
Twin Oaks expands housing services in Walworth County
Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless is expanding its housing stability services to provide longer-term housing options for families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Walworth County. “For some individuals and families, 90 days is just not enough time to successfully work the transition to independent […]
