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Elkhorn

Advocate Aurora prepares for COVID-19 surge

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Advocate Aurora Health is preparing for an influx of COVID-19 patients by setting up emergency department overflow tents outside of each of their hospitals, including those in Burlington and Elkhorn, according to officials. LeeAnn Betz, media relations manager of Advocate Aurora Health, said the overflow […]

Delavan

Show of solidarity

      In a show of solidarity, fire departments and rescue personnel across the nation opened up their doors and turned on vehicle lights including the City of Delavan Fire Department. The event, which took place the evening of March 25, was to show residents that emergency personnel are ready at […]

Elkhorn

Trio of county board races contested

By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer There are three Walworth County Board of Supervisor seats on the April 7 ballot and each of them features two candidates, with voters choosing one. In District 3, incumbent Tim Brellenthin faces challenger Brian Holt while in District 6, current board member Kathy Ingersoll is […]

Delavan

Darien area election preview

Five in running for village seats; two on ballot in the town By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In the Village of Darien, five candidates are on the April 7 ballot for three trustee seats up for election. Incumbents Cheryl Kaufenberg, William Volmar Jr. and Sheila Stirmel face challengers Daniel Slattery […]

Elkhorn

County sees jump in COVID-19 cases

  The increase was not a surprise, officials say As of this afternoon, Walworth County currently has 15 laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the latest news from the county’s Public Health Department. Of the confirmed cases, nine people have recovered, four are currently hospitalized and one person is […]