Registration deadline April 24 to get a shirt Agape House, a private residential home and school for teens in Walworth, is gearing up to host its annual 5K Run Walk Stroll event, albeit a little later than normal. The annual event is held in conjunction with National Child Abuse Prevention […]
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Strategic Materials ordered to close following fire
Delavan business has been ‘problematic’ fire chief says By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A recent fire at Strategic Materials in Delavan has led to an abatement notice from the city closing the business and declaring it to be unfit for human habitation until several conditions are met. “The city is […]
Whitewater auto dealership changes hands
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A Whitewater-based automotive dealership with roots stretching back more than four decades has changed ownership, based on recently announced plans. Lee Loveall has purchased Big Deal Used Cars, 515 E. Milwaukee St., with plans of maintaining most of the products and services that have long been […]
Town of Delavan PD becomes dementia friendly
The Dementia Friendly Community Initiative of Walworth County recently announced the Town of Delavan Police Department has been awarded the Purple Angel for completing the training program for first responders. The training is an extensive course on how best to interact with those individuals with Alzheimer’s as well as their […]
East Troy Schools referendum fails
Voters in the East Troy Community School District’s voted down the $1.6 million, five-year, non-recurring operational referendum on the April 7 ballot. According to unofficial results, ETCSD referendum totals for last week’s spring election were: No 2,532 Yes 1,881 In other local elections, School Board member Steve Lambrechts and Village […]
Man allegedly lit employee’s car on fire
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 7 for a Centuria man charged with lighting a Walmart employee’s car on fire after the employee caught him stealing from Walmart in Lake Geneva. Jeremy A. Saavedra, 32, was charged March 31 in Walworth County Circuit court with misdemeanor retail theft, two […]
Library stays connected to community
Social media brings library folks into homes By Heather Ruenz Staff writer The crew at Matheson Memorial Library has been working hard the past few weeks since the Coronavirus pandemic reached a new level, schools closed and a Safer-at-Home order was issued by the Governor. Chad Robinson, Adult Services Librarian […]
UWW launches Music Mondays
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Music started #MusicMondays this week and will continue every Monday at noon through May 18 on its Facebook page. Robert Geherenbeck, who conducted the Chamber Singers’ performance this Monday, felt grateful to have an opportunity showcase the group in the video performance. The UW-Whitewater […]
The great outdoors
One of the recent mild, sunny days saw people participating in a variety of outdoor activities while following social distancing guidelines. Above: Katie Dunsker and her daughters, Charlette, 7, and Adelyn, 4, walk on the boardwalk in the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy near Williams Bay. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
On a mask-making mission
Couple has made and donated 500 masks thus far By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A few weeks ago, Kim Marden saw a piece on Good Morning, America about a shortage and need for facemasks due to the ever-growing Coronavirus pandemic. That day, she and her husband, Mike, began making masks. […]
